Arkansas City, AR
Living in Arkansas City
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute53
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports23
Hospitals21
Colleges5
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
409Population+16 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-11 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black55%
Caucasian41%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate54%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-27% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector56%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office11%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$403Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached63%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K43%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas11%
Utility gas45%
Crime
Violent Crime in Arkansas City
United States45
Arkansas71
Desha County38
Property Crime in Arkansas City
United States48
Arkansas71
Desha County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arkansas City
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding81
Tornado52
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Arkansas City, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Arkansas City, AR
Kings Court Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
St James Episcopal Day School
17 miles, SE
Tender Ages Learning Center
18 miles, SE
Greenville Christian School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Arkansas City, AR
Delta State University
29 miles, E
Mississippi Valley State University
50 miles, E
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
64 miles, NW
University of Louisiana at Monroe
90 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Arkansas City, AR
McGehee Hospital
11 miles, W
Delta Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SE
Chicot Memorial Medical Center
22 miles, S
Delta Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Arkansas City, AR
Monroe Regional Airport
90 miles, SW
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
111 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
121 miles, NE