Craighead County, AR
Living in Craighead County
Bikeability
12
Walkability
24
Commute
85
Public Transit
15
Affordability
94
Public Safety
46
Airports
34
Hospitals
19
Colleges
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Craighead County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Craighead County, AR
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
4 miles, W
Concordia Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Montessori School of Jonesboro
4 miles, W
Ridgefield Christian School
8 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Craighead County, AR
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
3 miles, W
Crowley's Ridge College
17 miles, N
Williams Baptist University
27 miles, NW
Lyon College
56 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Craighead County, AR
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc
3 miles, N
St Bernards Medical Center
4 miles, W
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
17 miles, NE
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Craighead County, AR
Memphis International Airport
66 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
113 miles, NE
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport-Adams Field
118 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
134 miles, NE