Clarendon, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
1,565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$72,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$411 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$354 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) 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 40
Feb 4 1 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Clarendon High School
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Clarendon Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Cb Partee Elementary School
14 miles, NE · 1.9star
Brinkley High School
14 miles, NE · 2.3star

Colleges

East Arkansas Community College
39 miles, E · 1.4star
Arkansas State University-Beebe
42 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Forrest City Medical Center
39 miles, E · 3.2star
Helena Regional Medical Center
41 miles, SE · 2.3star

Airports

Memphis International Airport
79 miles, E · 2.8star
Monroe Regional Airport
156 miles, SW · 1star