Caraway Public RecordsArkansas

Caraway, located in Craighead County, AR, lacks its own hospital; residents often access care at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital or St. Bernards Medical Center in nearby Jonesboro (both ~20 miles away). The city has one local clinic, Caraway Health Center, offering primary care services. Craighead County's uninsured rate is approximately 10.4%. About 83% of the county’s population is White, 10% Black, with a median age of 36. Common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Healthcare access is challenged by limited local providers: the county has about 149 primary care physicians per 100,000 population.

Caraway, located in Craighead County, Arkansas, has a population of approximately 1,110 people. The median age is around 35 years. The gender distribution is nearly even, with about 51% female and 49% male. Racially, Caraway is predominantly White (over 91%), with small percentages of Black or African American (about 2%), and Hispanic or Latino (nearly 5%). Other races and ethnicities collectively make up the remaining population.

Caraway, located in Craighead County, AR, is served primarily by Riverside School District, with Riverside High School nearby. The city has 1 public school, and the average school rating is 5/10 according to GreatSchools. Approximately 72% of adults have a high school diploma, while around 7% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety is rated as average, and the district provides basic educational and extracurricular programs. Adult education opportunities are limited within the city, requiring residents to commute to larger nearby towns for advanced courses or degree programs.

Caraway, located in Craighead County, AR, has a homeownership rate of around 67%, with median home values near $77,500 (2022 data). The median gross rent is about $675 per month. The city primarily features single-family homes in quiet neighborhoods with some mobile homes. Property values have shown modest growth, with prices increasing around 2-3% annually in recent years. Property tax rates in Craighead County average about 0.60% of a home’s value. Caraway offers affordable living within a rural, community-focused setting.

Caraway, located in Craighead County, AR, relies heavily on private vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of commuters driving alone, and car ownership rates averaging two vehicles per household. Public transit options are minimal to nonexistent, reflected in negligible public transit usage. The average one-way commute time is approximately 23 minutes, primarily on local roads connecting to nearby cities. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is limited. Major employment hubs are outside Caraway, particularly in Jonesboro, with many residents commuting for work. Transportation infrastructure centers on Highway 135 and local streets serving the small population.