Southside, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
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
4,254 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,469 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$395 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Independence County
6
Batesville Urban Area
6
Arkansas
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Independence County
4
Batesville Urban Area
4
Arkansas
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) 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 3 1 41
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Southside Middle School
1 miles, SW · 3.2star
Southside Junior High School
1 miles, S · 2.8star
Southside Charter High School
1 miles, S · 2.8star
Batesville High School
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Lyon College
4 miles, NE · 1.9star
Arkansas State University-Newport
25 miles, SE · 1.4star
Ozarka College
27 miles, N · 1star
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Hospitals

White River Medical Center
3 miles, N · 4.1star
Stone County Medical Center
27 miles, NW · 4.1star
White County Medical Center
33 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
104 miles, SE · 2.8star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
155 miles, E · 1star
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