Brinkley, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
2,651 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,285 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$403 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
7
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

Monroe County
5
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (46%) 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 4 1 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Brinkley High School
<1 miles, SW · 2.3star
Cb Partee Elementary School
1 miles, SW · 1.9star
Clarendon High School
15 miles, SW · 1.9star
Clarendon Elementary School
15 miles, SW · 1.9star

Colleges

East Arkansas Community College
26 miles, E · 1.4star
Harding University
39 miles, NW · 2.3star

Hospitals

Forrest City Medical Center
26 miles, E · 3.2star
Crossridge Community Hospital
32 miles, NE · 5star
White County Medical Center
38 miles, NW · 2.3star

Airports

Memphis International Airport
70 miles, E · 2.8star
Monroe Regional Airport
171 miles, SW · 1star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
179 miles, SE · 1star