Senior Apartments facilities near Bull Shoals, AR

Cost of Living

The overall cost of living can be a major influence when selecting which community is the best fit for your loved one's needs. Per month, the median cost of rent in Bull Shoals is around $472 and the median price of a house in Bull Shoals is around $124,861. The rent burden for Bull Shoals is about 13.7% of the average person's monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Based on gender, 51.8% are female and 48.2% are male. The median age of Bull Shoals is 58 years old. Of the population of Bull Shoals 7.2% have a graduate degree, 32.2% have a high-school diploma, and 18.2% have a college degree. In Bull Shoals, 33.7% participate in the labor force, 14.2% live in poverty, 26.8% have some form of disability, and 9.8% do not have health insurance. In Bull Shoals, 17.0% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Racially, the population of Bull Shoals is 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.1% other or not specified, 0.0% Native American, 3.0% mixed race, and 96.5% white. Currently, the population of Bull Shoals consists of 1,944 people. Bull Shoals has a population density of 153 people per square mile.

State Information

An overview of Arkansas

The state of Arkansas has a cost of living index of 88.4 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 92.0 and a housing index rating of 73.9. Arkansas is ranked 45th in quality of life and 49th in healthcare. The natural beauty of Arkansas is ranked 19th in the nation. There are 88 general hospitals and 130 health centers that provide care for 3,024,692 Arkansas residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in Arkansas are Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc, Arkansas Surgical Hospital, and And Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas.

Social demographics of the state

The state of Arkansas ranks 33rd in the country for diversity. Forty-one percent of Arkansas residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state's 6,697 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-2%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-46%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-8%. In Arkansas there are 361 masonic lodges. During the latest presidential election, 61% voted for the Republican candidate while 34% voted for the Democratic candidate. In Arkansas, 30% of the population is over the age of 55.The median age in the state is 38.

State-wide weather information

On average, Arkansas has an air quality index rating of around 38.8 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of July with a rating of around 47.9 AQI. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 41°F. The average high winter temperature is around 60°F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 22°F during the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in Arkansas is around 79°F.The average high summer temperature is around 95°F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 60°F in the month of June. The average humidity across the state is 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 73% in the month of May.On average, the state receives 4.23 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.85 inches. While residents of Arkansas mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Arkansas can include earthquakes (moderate) and tornados.

Wildlife to be found in Arkansas

The state of Arkansas has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of tulip trees, mink, hickory, and orchid.While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the catfish, the white-tailed deer, the black bears, or the mourning dove.The state animal of Arkansas is the white-tailed deer.