Scranton, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
245 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$508 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan 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

Logan County
5
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (30%) (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 1 39
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 5 0 62
Nov 5 0 51
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Scranton Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 3.7star
Scranton High School
<1 miles, NW · 3.7star
Westside Elementary School
7 miles, N · 1.4star
Subiaco Academy
7 miles, W · 5star
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Colleges

University of the Ozarks
9 miles, NE · 1.9star
Arkansas Tech University
23 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Johnson Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NE · 2.3star
Mercy Hospital Ozark
19 miles, NW · 3.2star
St Marys Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
47 miles, W · 1star
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