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Ravenden, AR


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Ravenden, Arkansas

Ravenden, Arkansas, in Lawrence county, is 40 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 100 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 511 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Ravenden

In Ravenden, about 61% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Ravenden.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ravenden had a median family income of $29,896.

Ravenden Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ravenden that were owner-occupied was 68%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. Compared to most towns in the state, Ravenden has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Ravenden, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ravenden Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Ravenden, AR

Comparing Ravenden 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
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men24
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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