Gilkerson Township, AR

Living in Gilkerson Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 53
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 22
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Schools 60
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Residents

8.4k Population +3.5k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
51% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
85% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black7%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household85%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$96k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office21%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$198k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
59% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$359 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 201321%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
LP gas3%
Utility gas37%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gilkerson Township

United States45
Arkansas71
Jonesboro Metro Area53
Craighead County55

Property Crime in Gilkerson Township

United States48
Arkansas71
Jonesboro Metro Area72
Craighead County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 5 0
May 68 5 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 3 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilkerson Township

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding60
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gilkerson Township, AR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gilkerson Township, AR

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Colleges

Colleges near Gilkerson Township, AR

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Lyon College
46 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gilkerson Township, AR

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Airports

Airports near Gilkerson Township, AR

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Barkley Regional Airport
144 miles, NE