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Bull Shoals, AR


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Bull Shoals, Arkansas

Bull Shoals, Arkansas, in Marion county, is 69 miles SE of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 165 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 2,000 residents.

The People and Families of Bull Shoals

In Bull Shoals, about 66% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Bull Shoals.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bull Shoals had a median family income of $34,219.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Bull Shoals.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of the city can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Bull Shoals Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Bull Shoals was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Bull Shoals have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Bull Shoals, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bull Shoals strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Bull Shoals Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Bull Shoals, AR

Comparing Bull Shoals to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity43
Well-Paid Single Women37
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime89
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