Oark, Arkansas
Among the top 9% of US places for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 91% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
- top 4% for broadband access
- top 4% for monthly owner costs
- bottom 3% for walkability
Limited data for Oark — the figures below are what we have. See Johnson County for a fuller picture.
Oark is a small community in Arkansas with about 19 residents. It grades A for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include broadband access, monthly owner costs, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on sales tax and walkability.
- Oark has a violent crime rate of 1359/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Oark average around 79°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.1 in4.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 89% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$9better than 96% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Unemployment0.0%better than 89% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.0 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.8better than 20% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 73% of US places
School Quality59.1better than 51% of US places
Violent Crime1359/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Crime1167/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Community
Population193rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.006th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5078th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)100.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.0/20better than 3% of US places
Airport Distance134 mibetter than 22% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access100.0%better than 96% of US places
Amenities Nearby1052.63better than 92% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 15% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oark an affordable place to live?
- Oark is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 89% of comparable areas. Median rent is not available.
- Is Oark safe?
- Oark is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1359/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 1167/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oark?
- Oark averages 79°F in July and 38°F in January, with 59.0 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oark?
- Public-school quality in Oark is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.