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Thornton, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Calhoun County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
315 Population 164/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $26,183 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $111,002 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
956 Violent Crime/100K 4,135 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
956 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Thornton (19)

Cane Creek State Park
State Park
2,028 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chemin A Haut State Park
State Park
871 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
De Gray State Park
State Park
1,257 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of years. Ancient thermal springs, mountain views, incredible geology, forested hikes, and abundant cree...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching...
Weather: Average temperatures in Hot Springs can range from about 90°F (32°C) to less than 27°F (-2.7°C). Summer days can be hot and humid, with heat index values up to 110ºF (43ºC). Winter wind chills can mak...
Huey P Long Border Marker Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
James T. Jordan Municipal Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jenkins Ferry State Park
State Park
41 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Catherine State Park
State Park
2,223 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Ouachita State Park
State Park
448 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Linville Roadside Park
State Park
1 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...
Logoly State Park
State Park
137 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Marks' Mills State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mccloy Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moro Bay State Park
State Park
118 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New Lake D'arbonne State Park
State Park
659 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Poison Springs State Park
State Park
84 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park
State Park
176 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
White Oak Lake State Park
State Park
266 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0