Ward, Arkansas

Population 4,114

Ward is located in Lonoke County, AR. The population is 4,114, making Ward the 2nd largest city in Lonoke County.

There are 1 public schools in Ward with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Ward is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Ward is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Ward property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Ward include Ward Township, Caroline Township and Austin.

Ward Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Crime Rate

17.1% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 55
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 18
  • Burglary: 568
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

7.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Ward
  • 14.58 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

15 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 14

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Arkansas unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Ward, AR and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Ward's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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1 Private School

New Horizon Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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57 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Ward, AR issued 57 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Ward, AR issued 66 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $703
  • 1 Bedroom: $727
  • 2 Bedrooms: $830
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,327

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Environmental Hazards

15 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Ward, AR has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Ward, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    Ward, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.88°
  • February 45.5°
  • March 55.18°
  • April 63.57°
  • May 71.84°
  • June 81.5°
  • July 83.9°
  • August 82.66°
  • September 74.8°
  • October 63°
  • November 53.58°
  • December 38.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Ward, AR

Earthquakes
Ward, AR has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Ward, AR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Ward, AR has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Ward, AR has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Ward, AR: $51,543

Unemployment

Unemployment in Ward is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.64%
White Collar - 47.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Asa Hutchinson
  • Sen. John Boozman
  • Sen. Tom Cotton

City Representatives

  • Rick Crawford

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

3 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Ward, AR

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Ward, AR
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