Craighead County, AR

Living in Craighead County

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 24
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 23
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Schools 44
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Residents

107k Population +14k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$156 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas5%
Utility gas36%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Craighead County

United States45
Arkansas71

Property Crime in Craighead County

United States48
Arkansas71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 60 5 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 80 3 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 50 5 0
Dec 40 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Craighead County

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding56
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Craighead County, AR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Craighead County, AR

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Colleges

Colleges near Craighead County, AR

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Lyon College
56 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Craighead County, AR

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Airports

Airports near Craighead County, AR

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Barkley Regional Airport
134 miles, NE