Cotter, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$295 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Baxter County
3
Mountain Home Urban Area
3
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Baxter County
6
Mountain Home Urban Area
6
Arkansas
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (66%) 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 2 2 36
Feb 2 2 39
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 2 0 78
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Amanda Gist Elementary School
<1 miles, S · 3.7star
Cotter High School
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Flippin Elementary School
4 miles, W · 2.3star
Flippin High School
4 miles, W · 3.2star
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Colleges

North Arkansas College
32 miles, W · 1.4star
Ozarka College
38 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Baxter Regional Medical Center
8 miles, E · 2.3star
Izard County Medical Center, Llc
24 miles, SE · 3.2star
Stone County Medical Center
38 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
100 miles, NW · 1.9star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
122 miles, W · 1star
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