Independence County, AR
Living in Independence County
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute89
Public Transit5
Affordability96
Public Safety37
Airports37
Hospitals45
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$9.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$458Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas17%
Utility gas27%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Independence County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence County, AR
Trinity Christian School
22 miles, S
Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy
27 miles, SW
Crosspointe Preparatory
35 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Independence County, AR
Lyon College
5 miles, NW
Harding University
35 miles, S
Williams Baptist University
44 miles, NE
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
50 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence County, AR
White River Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Spings
29 miles, SW
Stone County Medical Center
30 miles, W
White County Medical Center
35 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Independence County, AR
Memphis International Airport
101 miles, SE
Springfield-Branson National Airport
146 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
151 miles, NE