Rison, AR

Rison, Arkansas

Rison, Arkansas, in Cleveland county, is 21 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 147 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 1,271 residents.

The People and Families of Rison

In Rison, about 47% of adults are married. Rison somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 38% of Rison is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Rison is very American.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rison had a median family income of $30,833.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rison. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rison Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Rison was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Rison.

Commuting

In Rison, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Rison, AR

Comparing Rison 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Rison Almanac

Rison Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rison Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rison, 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

Rison High Schools (2004)

RISON HIGH SCHOOL
700 MAIN STREET
870-325-6241
A Title I school.
Serves 281 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL
6760 HWY. 63
870-357-8171
Serves 258 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Rison Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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