Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, AR

At a Glance

How Fort Smith Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Smith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Fort Smith a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fort Smith residents earn a median household income of $52,692 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,991. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Smith is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,081. Median rent is $852/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Fort Smith reports 845 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,698/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.3% of adults in Fort Smith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Smith has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

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