Independence County, AR

Living in Independence County

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 5
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 13
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Schools 35
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Residents

37k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$9.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$458 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
LP gas17%
Utility gas27%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independence County

United States45
Arkansas71

Property Crime in Independence County

United States48
Arkansas71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 2
Feb 41 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 5 0
May 68 5 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado34
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independence County, AR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independence County, AR

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Colleges

Colleges near Independence County, AR

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Lyon College
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Harding University
35 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Independence County, AR

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Airports

Airports near Independence County, AR

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