Ouachita County, AR

Living in Ouachita County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 17
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 9
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Schools 31
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Residents

24k Population -2.5k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black41%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$75k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$338 Median Monthly Rent +$57 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
LP gas6%
Utility gas49%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ouachita County

United States45
Arkansas71

Property Crime in Ouachita County

United States48
Arkansas71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 4 1
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 64 5 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ouachita County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado33
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ouachita County, AR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ouachita County, AR

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Colleges

Colleges near Ouachita County, AR

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ouachita County, AR

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Magnolia Hospital
30 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Ouachita County, AR

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