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Lockesburg, AR


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Lockesburg, Arkansas

Lockesburg, Arkansas, in Sevier county, is 99 miles S of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 172 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The town is home to some 711 residents.

The People and Families of Lockesburg

In Lockesburg, about 63% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lockesburg had a median family income of $31,625.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lockesburg. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Lockesburg Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Lockesburg was owner-occupied. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lockesburg, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in Lockesburg expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lockesburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lockesburg, AR

Comparing Lockesburg 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 Old98
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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