Lafayette County, AR
Living in Lafayette County
Bikeability6
Walkability16
Commute48
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports4
Hospitals39
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.8kPopulation-964 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black36%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate40%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector62%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$65kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$252Median Monthly Rent+$4 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas37%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Lafayette County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado48
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette County, AR
South Arkansas Christian School
9 miles, N
Columbia Christian School
24 miles, E
First United Methodist Preschool
28 miles, N
Trinity Christian School
28 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette County, AR
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
22 miles, E
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
33 miles, NW
Centenary College of Louisiana
53 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette County, AR
Springhill Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Magnolia Hospital
22 miles, E
Wadley Regional Medical Center at Hope
28 miles, N
Wadley Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette County, AR
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
26 miles, NW
Shreveport Regional Airport
56 miles, S
East Texas Regional Airport
87 miles, SW
Monroe Regional Airport
104 miles, SE