At a Glance
Median Income
$52,292
$32,880 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
Zillow: $204,573
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
21.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Smith a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Smith residents earn a median household income of $52,292 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,880. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Smith is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,573. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fort Smith hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Smith has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population105
Median Age63.1 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,292
Per Capita$32,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$204,573
Housing Units158
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death25,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation3,194 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 47%
Commute4 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Smith was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Billings Logan International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.