Lawrence County, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
16,265 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,164 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$495 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Arkansas
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (57%) 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 2 36
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 1 49
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 3 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 3 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Hoxie Elementary School
7 miles, E · 2.8star
Hoxie High School
7 miles, E · 2.8star
Walnut Ridge High School
8 miles, E · 3.2star
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
8 miles, E · 2.3star
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Colleges

Williams Baptist University
11 miles, E · 1.9star
Black River Technical College
16 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Lawrence Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E · 3.2star
Five Rivers Medical Center
18 miles, NE · 2.3star
St Bernards Medical Center
26 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
94 miles, S · 2.8star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
118 miles, E · 1star
Barkley Regional Airport
147 miles, E · 1star
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