Searcy, AR
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,434 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Searcy looks upon the Ozark foothills in the northwest and the bottomland of the Mississippi Delta in the south.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Holiday of Lights Festival takes place from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day and includes a lighted Christmas parade, music, and arts and crafts.
Recreation
The new Bald Knob Wildlife Refuge provides grounds for hunting while fishermen can cast for brown and rainbow trout on the Little Red River, where a 40-pound brown was once caught.
Historical
White County was settled in 1787, the year George Washington became the first president of the United States.
Economy
A Wal-Mart distribution center is the leading employer in the area.
| Population [details] | 20,434 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 229 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 26.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 44.15 °F/21.32 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.31 °F/59.42 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 45.85 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 77 |
| Cost of living [details] | 92.55 |
| State sales tax | 6.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Memphis (95.89 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ADAMS FIELD (45.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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