At a Glance
Violent Crime
160/100K
3,804/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
31.8%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Oark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oark a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Oark reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,804/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Oark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oark has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16
Density42/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$935M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$190,099
Housing Units9
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property3,804/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,078 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Broadband7.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
47.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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