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Green Forest, AR


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Green Forest, Arkansas

Green Forest, Arkansas, in Carroll county, is 44 miles NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 143 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 2,717.

The People and Families of Green Forest

In Green Forest, about 52% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Green Forest had a median family income of $26,765.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Green Forest Housing

About 58% of housing units in Green Forest are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Green Forest, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Green Forest than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGreen Forest Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Green Forest Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Green Forest, AR

Comparing Green Forest 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime34

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