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Oark, AR

Oark, AR.

Population: 189 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oark, AR is $110,400. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$110,400

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$110,400
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$760/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$910/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
OARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OARK HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (44 mi)
National parks include
Buffalo National River, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Byrd's Backcountry Airstrip (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+14 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
9.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.4%
Median annual property tax
$458
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,202
Average weekly wage
$762
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Oark, AR?
$110,400.
What is typical rent in Oark, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $910/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oark, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Oark, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oark, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oark, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oark, AR?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Oark, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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