Newton County, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
7,175 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,395 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$362 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$421 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harrison Urban Area
6
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

Harrison Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (68%) 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 35
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 5 0 57
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 3 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Deer K-12 School
6 miles, S · 2.3star
Jasper High School
7 miles, NE · 2.3star
Jasper Elementary School
7 miles, NE · 1.9star
Mt Judea K-12 School
9 miles, E · 2.3star
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Colleges

North Arkansas College
22 miles, NE · 1.4star
University of the Ozarks
33 miles, SW · 1.9star
Arkansas Tech University
43 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Johnson Regional Medical Center
33 miles, SW · 2.3star
Mercy Hospital Berryville
36 miles, N · 3.2star
St Marys Regional Medical Center
44 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
76 miles, W · 1star
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