Hempstead County, AR
Living in Hempstead County
Bikeability7
Walkability14
Commute76
Public Transit10
Affordability97
Public Safety29
Airports7
Hospitals47
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-905 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black30%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas4%
Utility gas41%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hempstead County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Hempstead County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hempstead County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado40
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hempstead County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hempstead County, AR
Garrett Memorial Christian School
5 miles, SE
First United Methodist Preschool
7 miles, SE
Trinity Christian School
27 miles, SW
South Arkansas Christian School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Hempstead County, AR
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
30 miles, SW
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
39 miles, SE
Henderson State University
44 miles, NE
Ouachita Baptist University
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hempstead County, AR
Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope
8 miles, SE
Howard Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NW
Little River Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Riverview Behavioral Health
29 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Hempstead County, AR
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
27 miles, SW
Shreveport Regional Airport
90 miles, S
East Texas Regional Airport
111 miles, SW