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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Natalie

Life in Arkansas City as a young professional

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Rent is about $762/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Natalie

Career opportunities in Arkansas City, KS

Random thought, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $762 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Jameson Clark

Couple moving to Arkansas City from out of state

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $762 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Valentina Morales

Life in Arkansas City as a young professional

I've been here for 17 years and Homes are going for about $81,700 on average. Household incomes average around $53,475 in Arkansas City. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. ...

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Liam R.

Best industries in Arkansas City right now

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $53,475, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Ethan R.

Dog-friendly places in Arkansas City?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 11,909 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Peop...

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Abigail Jones

Healthcare options in Arkansas City?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Jameson Clark

Is it worth buying in Arkansas City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Arkansas City sits at 554.7 per 100K. With a population of 11,909, Arkansas City is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Do...

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Natalie

Moving to Arkansas City with kids -good idea?

Hi all, Been living here since 2013. Rent is about $762/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $81,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts?

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