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Dierks, AR


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Dierks, Arkansas

Dierks, Arkansas, in Howard county, is 90 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 179 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 1,230.

The People and Families of Dierks

In Dierks, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Dierks, at least compared to other cities of its size.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dierks had a median family income of $31,667.

Dierks Housing

Dierks has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Arkansas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Dierks the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Dierks, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyDierks Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Dierks Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dierks Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dierks, AR

Comparing Dierks 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
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population68
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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