Oppelo, AR

Oppelo, Arkansas

Oppelo, Arkansas, in Conway county, is 36 miles NW of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 153 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. About 725 people people live in Oppelo.

The People and Families of Oppelo

In Oppelo, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Oppelo tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Oppelo spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oppelo had a median family income of $41,667. Overall, families in Oppelo are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Oppelo.

Oppelo Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oppelo, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Oppelo, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Oppelo, AR

Comparing Oppelo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Oppelo Almanac

Oppelo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oppelo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Oppelo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oppelo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oppelo Colleges

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