Danville, AR

Danville, Arkansas

Danville, Arkansas, in Yell county, is 61 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 164 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 2,392 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Danville

In Danville, about 41% of adults are married. The faces of Danville are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Approximately 35% of Danville is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Males are more numerous in Danville than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danville had a median family income of $29,185.

Political Inclinations

Danville folks tended to give their money ($1,800) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Danville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Danville that were owner-occupied was 58%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Danville, 82% of commuters drive to work. Danville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Danville, AR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Danville Almanac

Danville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Danville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Danville Hospitals

JOHN ED CHAMBERS MEM HOSP
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
HIGHWAY 10 AT DETROIT STREET
(479) 495-2241
Emergency Service: Yes

Danville High Schools (2004)

DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
EAST 11TH & BOSTON
479-495-4810
Serves 362 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Danville Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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