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About Black Rock
City in Arkansas, United StatesBlack Rock is a city in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. The population was 590 at the 2020 census.
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Safety in Black Rock
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Black Rock has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Black Rock
Full picture →Most working residents leave Black Rock for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Jonesboro (11%), Pocahontas (11%) and Walnut Ridge (9%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Health in Black Rock
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Black Rock
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Black Rock
Full climate →Black Rock has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 28°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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