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Horseshoe Bend, AR


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Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas

Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, in Izard county, is 65 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 121 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,278.

The People and Families of Horseshoe Bend

In Horseshoe Bend, about 65% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Horseshoe Bend, 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, Horseshoe Bend had a median family income of $34,129. Horseshoe Bend has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city.

Horseshoe Bend Housing

Horseshoe Bend has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Horseshoe Bend are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Arkansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Horseshoe Bend, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 15%Horseshoe Bend Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Horseshoe Bend Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Horseshoe Bend People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Horseshoe Bend, AR

Comparing Horseshoe Bend 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women36
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty69
College Educated Adults67
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime46
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