Woodlawn, AR


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Woodlawn, AR

About Woodlawn, AR

Living in Woodlawn, AR is an enjoyable experience. The town has a small-town charm with its quaint homes, friendly neighbors, and lovely scenery. Residents are able to take advantage of the numerous outdoor activities nearby such as boating, fishing, and camping. There is also a variety of restaurants and local shops to explore. The town offers a peaceful atmosphere with its quiet streets and low crime rate. Overall, Woodlawn is an ideal place to live for those looking for a safe, welcoming community with plenty of things to do. Small city - Southeast, 40 miles from Little Rock, along the Arkansas River.

State: Arkansas
County: Cleveland County
Metro Area: Pine Bluff Metro Area
City: Woodlawn
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 219 ft above sea level

Pine Bluff is the second oldest city in Arkansas. It is a small working-class agricultural, industrial and railroad town with antebellum and Civil War history. Cotton, rice and poultry are grown and processed locally, and there is an assortment of manufacturing including papermaking, steel and wire, and electrical distribution products. The area is a major hub and service location on the Union Pacific Railroad, and the Pine Bluff Arsenal provides some military-related employment. There is some water and outdoor recreation nearby on the partially dammed Arkansas River and in wooded areas nearby.

Overshadowing positive qualities is a high violent crime rate, and the likely contributing factors of low educational attainment and high unemployment. The reported violent crime rate is the among the worst in the United States. On the positive side, housing costs are some of the lowest in the country.

The area around Pine Bluff is mostly level, especially along the broad Arkansas Valley. As the name suggests, Pine Bluff is known for its large pine trees. Typical of the region, the climate is modified continental with exposure to all North American climates. Summer has prolonged periods of warm and humid weather. Winters are mild with some cold spells. Most precipitation is in summer as thunderstorms with a dry period in late summer and fall. Snow is negligible, but the city is located in an area of relatively frequent ice storms.

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Woodlawn Cost of Living

Home prices, cost of living, and healthcare make Woodlawn a great place to live.

$211,100
-60.2% lower than avg
$119,063
42.0% lower than avg
4.8 / 6.9
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Woodlawn Crime
26.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Woodlawn, Arkansas
$40,320
for a family
$22,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Woodlawn
   Home prices
High unemployment
   Cost of living
Low educational attainment
   Healthcare
Crime rates
Cost of Living