Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
PJ's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) C-
Newton House
Museum
South Arkansas Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Stars Cinema 6
Cinema
Food and Drink (10) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-A-Dilly
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Tasty Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
Bodenhamer Skate Park
Park
Memorial Stadium
Park
Bodenhamer Park
Park
Oil Heritage Park
Park
Old Jefferson St Park
Park
Murphy Arts District Park
Park
Murphy Arts District Park
Park
Bozeman Park
Park
MAD Amphitheater
Park
MAD Playscape
Park
Neel Park
Park
Neel Park
Park
Mosby Park
Park
Old City Park
Park
Mosby Park
Park
Mellor Park
Park
Oakhurst city park
Park
Mitchell Park
Park
South Arkansas Arboretum
Park
South Arkansas Arboretum
Park
South Side Park
Park
Mattocks Park
Park
Lions Club Park
Park
El Dorado Recreation Complex
Park
El Dorado Recreation Center
Park
Shops (10) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Union Kennel and Farm Supply
Pets
Everybody's Antiques
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Blackmon's Furniture & Appliances
Furniture
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Walmart
Department Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in El Dorado.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Hugh Goodwin
Bus Stop
North West
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in El Dorado is 79/100 - which is 8% lower than Arkansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

El Dorado crime rates are 4,907 per 100k, which is 58% higher than Arkansas
Property Crime
3,175 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,732 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in El Dorado is $43,409 - which is 3% higher than Arkansas.
Med. Household Income
$43,409 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
El Dorado Police Department
Police
El Dorado Fire Station 1
Fire Station
El Dorado Fire Department / Advanced Life Support
Ambulance Station
Medical Center of South Arkansas
Hospital
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Melvin's Discount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
El Dorado Fire Station 3
Fire Station
El Dorado Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Union County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

El Dorado home prices are $92,100 - which is 20% lower than Arkansas
Home Price
$92,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The El Dorado graduation rate is 76% - which is 4% lower than Arkansas
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (8) C-
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
Yocum Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School
Washington Middle School
Retta Brown Elementary School
West Side Christian School
High Schools (5) F
El Dorado High School
West Side Christian School
Southark Career Center
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ratings C-

El Dorado has an overall rating of 62% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C+
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Things to Do in El Dorado, AR 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) If you want to take a vacation to a sunny city with historical significance and family-friendly attractions, consider taking a trip to El Dorado. If you're looking for a new place to live, it's not a bad choice either.

There are many attractions for visitors or residents of El D ...Read More orado; including the South Arkansas Arboretum which is a beautiful attraction and features stunning trees and plants that grow well in the area. There's also wildlife on site so you can learn more about the animals that live in El Dorado. If you want to spend even more time outdoors, Mystic Creek Golf Club is one of the best places to visit to enjoy a few rounds of golf with loved ones.

If you want to see a play or musical performance while you're in El Dorado, check out the performance schedule for Murphy Arts District. The Pottery House makes for a relaxing afternoon, and you'll see lots of beautiful pottery and artwork that you can add to your home decor. The John Newton House is another great place to go if you want to learn the history of El Dorado and take a look at the architecture that the area is known for. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in El Dorado? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bodenhamer Skate Park
      Memorial Stadium
      Bodenhamer Park
      Oil Heritage Park
      Old Jefferson St Park
      Murphy Arts District Park
      Murphy Arts District Park
      Bozeman Park

      Entertainment

      Newton House
      South Arkansas Arts Center
      Stars Cinema 6

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Chick-A-Dilly
      Chicken Express
      Chicken Express
      Tasty Donuts
      Subway
      Subway

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in El Dorado? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in El Dorado.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in El Dorado? The cost of living in El Dorado is 79/100 - which is 8% lower than Arkansas.
      El Dorado
      79

      21% less expensive than average

      Arkansas
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in El Dorado? El Dorado crime rates are 4,907, which are 58% higher than Arkansas
      Total Crime
      4,907 per 100k people

      111% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      111% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in El Dorado? The median income in El Dorado is $43,409 which is 3% higher than Arkansas.
      Median household income
      $43,40922% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,17516% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is El Dorado a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Medical Center of South Arkansas

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Brookshire's Pharmacy
      Melvin's Discount Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are El Dorado home prices? El Dorado home prices are $92,100 - which is 20% lower than Arkansas
      Median home value
      $92,10050% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72024% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does El Dorado have good schools? The El Dorado graduation rate is 76% - which is 4% lower than Arkansas
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      12% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is El Dorado a good place to live? El Dorado has an overall rating of 62% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      4 total surveys

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