Prairie 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 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
8,162 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,094 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$473 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.6% 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 deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) 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 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 3 0 78
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Hazen Elementary School
4 miles, SW · 1.9star
Hazen High School
4 miles, SW · 2.3star
Des Arc Elementary School
10 miles, NE · 4.1star
Des Arc High School
11 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Arkansas State University-Beebe
26 miles, NW · 1.4star
Searcy Beauty College
30 miles, N · 1star
Harding University
30 miles, N · 2.3star
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Hospitals

White County Medical Center
30 miles, N · 2.3star
North Metro Medical Center
32 miles, NW · 2.3star
St Vincent Medical Center/North
37 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
90 miles, E · 2.8star
Monroe Regional Airport
163 miles, SW · 1star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
163 miles, NW · 1star
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