Independence Township, AR
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute80
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety48
Airports45
Hospitals35
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation-740 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
57%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black71%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate41%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$19kMedian Household Income-$3.1k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty
22 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K57%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector55%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$358Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas6%
Utility gas55%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Arkansas71
Lee County46
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Arkansas71
Lee County66
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding55
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, AR
Friendship Christian Academy
4 miles, SW
Lee Academy
5 miles, W
Desoto School
15 miles, S
Wallace Childcare and Learning Center
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, AR
Le Moyne-Owen College
45 miles, NE
Visible Music College
46 miles, NE
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
47 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, AR
Helena Regional Medical Center
18 miles, S
Forrest City Medical Center
19 miles, N
Crossridge Community Hospital
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, AR
Memphis International Airport
46 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
152 miles, SE
Monroe Regional Airport
173 miles, SW