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Fort Smith, AR
A
Population: 89,116
Home Price: $137,800
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Overview
Fort Smith is a midsize city in the state of Arkansas with a population of 89,116. Fort Smith has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
16.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Smith, AR
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,273
$23,739
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,033
$46,196
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
6.4%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Median Age
37.0
41.9
42.3
Gender
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Male
49.3%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
50.7%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
White
63.0%
76.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.4%
15.4%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.2%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
5.9%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
13.1%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.5%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Median Home Price
$137,800
$99,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$558
$470
$801
Family Households
40.6%
40.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.6%
29.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
51.7%
71.8%
72.9%
Renters
48.3%
28.2%
27.1%
Education
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.8%
9.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.3%
28.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.8%
21.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.4%
7.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.1%
10.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Mathematics
45.6%
45.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.9%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Murder
4.5
7.2
3.0
Rape
110.2
90.7
38.0
Robbery
102.2
32.2
40.7
Assault
763.3
363.3
188.5
Property Crime
Fort Smith
Arkansas
United States
Burglary
922.3
546.7
336.1
Theft
4462.7
1708.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
438.4
158.1
167.1
Arson
12.5
11.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Smith, AR
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
gluten free
hot dogs
bacon
beer
ice cream
delicious
wine
bbq
booze
taco
tacos
bbq joint
desserts
basmati
pork
meat
meals
cider
taco bell
high school football
football
baseball
basketball
college football
college basketball
video games
hs football
fantasy football
ncaa football
ncaa basketball
seattle sports
hoops
gaming
nfl
golf
teams
classic rock
softball
soccer
inspired by
cover art
nft
nature
comics
collection
comic
illustration
museum
poetry
creation
animations
drawing
artists
museums
library
photography
creative
poems
literary
spending time
video games
single dad
music festivals
tabletop games
tv shows
books
gaming
anime
comic books
dd
scifi
disc golf
golf nut
gym rat
pokemon
random thoughts
computers
collector
hunting
sports
local news
indie music
tv
video production
tv shows
gaming
classic rock
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
radio personality
indie
movie reviews
phillybased
strategy consultant
theme park
lifestyle
pop culture
producer
booking
sports
summer
warm weather
waterpark
winter
space
nature
hunting
fly fishing
pool
beach
homelike
mountain
lodge
indoors
visitors
bicycling
outdoor activities
rec
arts
browse our
webshop
gas station
affordable prices
lowest prices
cyber monday
gas stations
sams club
bookstore
convenience store
drive thru
general merchandise
grocery store
cabana bay
supplies
tees
deli
bakery
merch
grocers
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