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.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 22,388
- Population under 55:
- 73.9%
- Population over 55:
- 26.1%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Memphis
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 85°F July High, 21°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $35,327
- Median home price:
- $122,000
- Average property tax:
- $9
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 9
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 3/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 25/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 38
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