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Shirley, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Van Buren County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
307 Population 127/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $22,295 per capita
$92,000 Home Value $184,831 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
525 Violent Crime/100K 2,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,000 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Shirley (14)

Buffalo National River
National River
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Backcountry Camping, Caving, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse Camping (see al...
Weather: Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or d...
Bull Shoals White River State Park
State Park
21 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grand Gulf State Park
State Park
263 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jacksonport State Park
State Park
175 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Dardanelle State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as the fundamental test for the United States to enforce African American civil rights following Brown v. Board of Education. Learn how the sacrifice and struggle endured by the Little Rock Nine hav...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Arkansas weather can change quickly. While the state is in a moderate temperate zone, it does experience strong thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. In winter, "snow" events tend to qu...
Mammoth Spring State Park
State Park
61 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Nebo State Park
State Park
2,209 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Petit Jean State Park
State Park
2,870 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
State Park
1,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Table Rock State Park
State Park
389 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
State Park
176 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wayside Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wooly Hollow State Park
State Park
392 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0