Bald Knob, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,545 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,107 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$528 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$519 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

White County
4
Searcy Urban Area
4
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

White County
4
Searcy Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) 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 1 37
Feb 4 1 42
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 69
Jun 3 0 77
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 72
Oct 4 0 61
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 4 0 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Bald Knob Middle School
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Hl Lubker Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Bald Knob High School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Judsonia Elementary School
4 miles, W · 1.9star
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Colleges

Harding University
10 miles, W · 2.3star
Searcy Beauty College
10 miles, W · 1star
Arkansas State University-Beebe
25 miles, W · 1.4star
Arkansas State University-Newport
31 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

White County Medical Center
8 miles, W · 2.3star
White River Medical Center
32 miles, N · 4.1star
North Metro Medical Center
44 miles, W · 2.3star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
92 miles, SE · 2.8star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
158 miles, NW · 1star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
167 miles, NW · 1.9star
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