Desha County, AR
Living in Desha County
Bikeability18
Walkability32
Commute91
Public Transit13
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports26
Hospitals25
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-1.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated
68%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black47%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate45%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$336Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas11%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Desha County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Desha County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Desha County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding71
Tornado45
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Desha County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Desha County, AR
Bayou Academy
28 miles, E
Presbyterian Day School
30 miles, E
Kings Court Christian Academy
31 miles, SE
St James Episcopal Day School
32 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Desha County, AR
Delta State University
30 miles, E
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
53 miles, NW
Mississippi Valley State University
56 miles, E
Philander Smith College
86 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Desha County, AR
Delta Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
McGehee Hospital
17 miles, SW
Bolivar Medical Center
31 miles, E
Delta Regional Medical Center
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Desha County, AR
Monroe Regional Airport
102 miles, SW
Memphis International Airport
111 miles, NE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
125 miles, SE