Ouachita County, AR
Living in Ouachita County
Bikeability8
Walkability17
Commute76
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports9
Hospitals54
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation-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
$35kMedian 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
$75kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$338Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ouachita County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ouachita County, AR
Victory Christian School
2 miles, E
Maranatha Baptist Christian School
23 miles, SE
Columbia Christian School
28 miles, SW
West Side Christian School
28 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ouachita County, AR
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
29 miles, SW
Ouachita Baptist University
38 miles, N
Henderson State University
39 miles, N
Champion Christian College
64 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ouachita County, AR
Ouachita County Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Medical Center of South Arkansas
28 miles, SE
Dallas County Medical Center
30 miles, NE
Magnolia Hospital
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ouachita County, AR
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
65 miles, W
Monroe Regional Airport
89 miles, SE
Shreveport Regional Airport
96 miles, SW