Newport, Arkansas

Population 7,848

Newport is located in Jackson County, AR. The population is 7,848, making Newport the largest city in Jackson County.

There are 2 public schools in Newport with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Newport is very low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Newport is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Newport property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Newport include Diaz, Union Township and Campbell Station.

Newport Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.4%

Crime Rate

59.42% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 134
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 40
  • Burglary: 935
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

81.18% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Newport
  • 2.55 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

105 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 17
  • Tanks & Spills: 81

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Arkansas unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Newport, AR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Newport's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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14 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Newport, AR issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Newport, AR issued 4 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: $490
  • 1 Bedroom: $493
  • 2 Bedrooms: $649
  • 3 Bedrooms: $802
  • 4 Bedrooms: $928

Zip Codes

72112

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Environmental Hazards

105 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Newport, AR has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Newport, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Newport, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.97°
  • February 39.18°
  • March 50°
  • April 59.63°
  • May 67.2°
  • June 76.98°
  • July 82.15°
  • August 80.47°
  • September 69.93°
  • October 57.93°
  • November 48.87°
  • December 38.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Newport, AR

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Newport, AR: $26,853

Unemployment

Unemployment in Newport is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.82%
White Collar - 53.18%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Rick Crawford

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

39 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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