Waldron, AR

Waldron, Arkansas

Waldron, Arkansas, in Scott county, is 38 miles SE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 137 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 3,508.

The People and Families of Waldron

In Waldron, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Waldron is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. A relatively large number of people in the city live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waldron had a median family income of $26,829.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waldron ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Waldron Housing

About 55% of housing units in Waldron are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Waldron, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Waldron. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Waldron, AR

Comparing Waldron 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age 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
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Waldron Almanac

Waldron Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Waldron Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Waldron, 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

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Waldron High Schools (2004)

WALDRON HIGH SCHOOL
596 W. SIXTH ST.
479-637-3405
Serves 511 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Waldron Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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