Alpena, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
429 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$321 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$546 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carroll County
4
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carroll County
4
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (67%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 36
Feb 3 3 40
Mar 4 2 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Alpena Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Alpena High School
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Green Forest Intermed School
8 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Colleges

North Arkansas College
13 miles, SE · 1.4star
College of the Ozarks
23 miles, NE · 1.9star
Northwest Technical Institute
46 miles, W · 1.4star
Career Academy of Hair Design
47 miles, W · 1star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Berryville
14 miles, NW · 3.2star
Cox Medical Center Branson
25 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
89 miles, NW · 1star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
89 miles, SW · 1star
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