Green Forest, 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 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
3,072 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$367 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$595 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.2% 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 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) 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 4 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

Green Forest Intermed School
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Green Forest Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Green Forest High School
<1 miles, SW · 2.8star
Alpena Elementary School
8 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Colleges

North Arkansas College
21 miles, SE · 1.4star
College of the Ozarks
22 miles, NE · 1.9star
Northwest Technical Institute
40 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

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

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