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Introduction to Searcy, Arkansas
Searcy, Arkansas, in White county, is 44 miles NE of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 95 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 18,928 people lived in Searcy.
Searcy History
Searcy was originally known as Sulphur Springs. On November 23, 1837, it became the county seat of White County, which was founded on October 23, 1835, and adopted its present name. The city was named after Richard Searcy, a judge of the Superior Court of Arkansas Territory. It was officially incorporated in 1851. The city became a major trading center in the late 1840s.
Searcy and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Searcy
While staying in Searcy one can visit the Prairie County Museum, Harding University Stevens Art Center, and Jacksonport State Park. The city also has many houses of worship such as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Trinity Episcopal Church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and College Church of Christ. Searcy hosts several recreational events and festivals each year including the White County Fair.
Searcy Transportation
Flights can be availed from Little Rock AFB Airport.
Searcy Higher Education
Harding University and Foothills Technical Institute are located in the city.
Searcy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Searcy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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