Quality of Life and Culture in Arkansas City, AR - PlaceVista

Arkansas City, AR B+

Population: 451

Home Price: $77,500

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Overview

Arkansas City is a village in the state of Arkansas with a population of 451. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Arkansas City has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 26.7 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Arkansas City, AR

Employment and Income	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$19,628	$23,739	$32,693
Median Household Income	$38,194	$46,196	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	6.4%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	25.9%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Median Age	52.2	41.9	42.3

Gender	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Male	53.2%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	46.8%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
White	56.1%	76.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	43.9%	15.4%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.5%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Median Home Price	$77,500	$99,219	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$338	$470	$801
Family Households	53.4%	53.4%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	20.1%	20.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	78.8%	71.8%	72.9%
Renters	21.2%	28.2%	27.1%

Education	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	7.6%	9.7%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	57.5%	57.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	11.7%	21.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	5.1%	7.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.8%	10.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Mathematics	NA%	45.4%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Murder	NA	7.2	3.0
Rape	NA	90.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	32.2	40.7
Assault	NA	363.3	188.5

Property Crime	Arkansas City	Arkansas	United States
Burglary	NA	546.7	336.1
Theft	NA	1708.0	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	158.1	167.1
Arson	NA	11.5	10.5

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