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Horatio, AR


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Horatio, Arkansas

Horatio, Arkansas, in Sevier county, is 100 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 161 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 997 residents.

The People and Families of Horatio

In Horatio, about 57% of adults are married.

Approximately 15% of Horatio is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Horatio is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Horatio had a median family income of $31,000.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Horatio. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Horatio Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Horatio was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Horatio, 94% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Horatio Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Horatio Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Horatio, AR

Comparing Horatio 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
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone33
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