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Calico Rock, AR


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Calico Rock, Arkansas

Calico Rock, Arkansas, in Izard county, is 82 miles W of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 135 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 991.

The People and Families of Calico Rock

In Calico Rock, about 52% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Calico Rock, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Calico Rock had a median family income of $31,328. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Calico Rock.

Calico Rock Housing

Calico Rock has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Calico Rock, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Arkansas.

Commuting

In Calico Rock, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCalico Rock Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Calico Rock Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Calico Rock, AR

Comparing Calico Rock 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
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times76
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built85
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