Short, OK

Oklahoma · Crawford County · Fort Smith Metro

Short is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 138. Residents earn $26,591 per year, which is 65% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
138 Population 13/sq mi density
$26,591 Median Income $13,499 per capita
$109,600 Home Value $184,200 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,591 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$109,600 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $26,591
65% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,600
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.9%
46% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 35.3%
185% higher than US avg

How Short Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population138
Median Age59.9 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,591
Per Capita$13,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.3%
County GDP$2,328M

Housing

A
Home Value$109,600
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$184,200
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity46.9%
Uninsured0.0%
Smoking23.6%
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation667 ft (203 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband89.7%
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Is Short a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Short receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Short has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Short is $26,591, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 35.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Short is $109,600, 61% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Short enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Short has a population of 138 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles. The median age is 59.9 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57.2% female and 42.8% male. The city is predominantly White (84.8%), with 1.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 9.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 20.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

138
Total Population
2023 Census
13
People / sq mi
59.9yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
10.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.8%
Female 57.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Short vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Short vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Short is $26,591, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,499 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $938, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Short vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,591
65% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,499
Avg Weekly Wage$938
IRS Avg AGI$59,294
Gini Index0.445 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate35.3%
185% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,281
County GDP$2,328M

Business (County)

Restaurants101
Healthcare121
Retail165
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,191
37% below US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.00%

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Short is $109,600, 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $184,200, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $791 for a one-bedroom to $995 for a two-bedroom apartment. 89.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 138 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1990. The average annual property tax is $2,191 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 29.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,600
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$184,200

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$995
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,501

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.7%
Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied10.3%
Housing Units138
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,191
37% below US avg
Effective Rate2.00%
In Short, 46.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.8% of residents, above the national average. 40.1% have high blood pressure. 23.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.1% report binge drinking. 35.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.7% experience frequent mental distress. 0.0% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,875. The dentist ratio is 1:4,362. 59.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.9 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Short vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.9%
46% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Asthma12.6%
COPD10.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.6%
69% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity35.4%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress21.7%
Physical Distress17.1%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured0.0%
100% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,875
Dentists1:4,362
Mental Health1:1,474
Checkup Rate76.0%
Dental Visits53.4%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.9/10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities121
Short enjoys a temperate climate with 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 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 667 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates35.5682°N, 94.4954°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportFort Smith Regional (FSM)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.3 / 100
Community Resilience26.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 94 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 92 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 92 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 91 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 96 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 96 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 142 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 92 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 102 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 108 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 132 km
Apr 1, 2020 2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.1 91 km
Jul 28, 1990 18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas M2.9 148 km
Feb 3, 2021 1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 95 km
Sep 21, 2019 2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 92 km
May 8, 2022 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 107 km
Aug 14, 2024 13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.9 107 km
Aug 12, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M2.8 92 km
Jul 8, 2019 3 km ENE of Quinton, OK M2.8 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

600 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 948 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976 EF5 45 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 59 km 4
May 26, 1973 EF4 75 km 5
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 46 km 14
May 5, 1960 EF4 22 km 5
Jan 22, 1957 EF4 25 km 10
May 25, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 69 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 89 km 1
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 48 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 81 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 5 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 21 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 39 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,089 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 18,089 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 59 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 51 km
2016 WEST CAVANAL FIRE 13,100 62 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,086 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 84 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 99 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 12 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 72 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 47 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 72 km
2022 RIVER ROAD 6,722 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 10 km
2017 HILLTOP 6,523 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in

Short has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (3.1").

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Short is located in Crawford County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63% below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 78.1% of the vote, a 58.2-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 121 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+81.0%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.08
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area10.9 sq mi
CountyCrawford County County

Services

Broadband Access89.7%
Avg Download Speed119.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed26.9 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities121
Restaurants101
Retail Stores165

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
Average costs for common services in Short. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $220 ($132-$351)
Specialist Visit $307 ($176-$483)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88-$307)
Emergency Room Visit $1,932 ($702-$4,390)
Dental Cleaning $114 ($66-$176)
Dental Filling $220 ($132-$351)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22-$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44-$105)
Brake Pad Replacement $263 ($132-$439)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18-$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $527 ($351-$878)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88-$307)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53-$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44-$123)
HVAC Repair $351 ($132-$702)
HVAC System Install $6,146 ($3,512-$10,536)
Roof Repair $878 ($351-$1,756)
Roof Replacement $7,902 ($4,829-$13,170)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,317 ($439-$3,073)
Divorce (Contested) $13,170 ($4,390-$26,340)
DUI Defense $4,390 ($1,756-$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,317 ($702-$2,634)
Will Preparation $439 ($176-$878)
Trust Preparation $2,195 ($878-$4,390)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13-$40)
Women's Haircut $48 ($26-$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66-$220)
Manicure $22 ($13-$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22-$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $70 ($44-$114)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.60 ($2.63-$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.07 ($2.20-$4.39)
Loaf of Bread $3.34 ($2.20-$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.95 ($2.63-$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.83 ($3.51-$6.59)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53-$1.58)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($70-$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $61 ($26-$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $61 ($35-$105)
Internet (Monthly) $61 ($35-$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26-$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44-$132)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66-$439)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,756 ($1,054-$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $61 ($26-$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.02-$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26-$220)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13-$66)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,054 ($527-$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $878 ($439-$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly) $351 ($176-$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22-$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $878 ($351-$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $10,975 ($4,390-$26,340)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26-$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44-$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26-$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18-$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $263 ($132-$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88-$351)
View all 9 services

Top Industries in Crawford County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 4,656 61 $57,070 2.94
Retail Trade 2,132 168 $33,091 1.11
Transportation & Warehousing 2,130 66 $58,525 2.61
Health Care & Social Assistance 1,764 170 $41,624 0.64
Accommodation & Food Services 1,712 94 $19,224 0.98
Construction 1,278 150 $61,979 1.26
Wholesale Trade 859 67 $67,465 1.13
Administrative & Waste Services 555 64 $49,232 0.49
Other Services 551 93 $44,747 0.95
Professional & Technical Services 399 104 $75,207 0.30
Finance & Insurance 354 71 $55,801 0.45
Real Estate 145 53 $45,536 0.48
Utilities 68 7 $56,492 0.93
Information & Technology 47 12 $52,632 0.13
Management of Companies 36 4 $46,351 0.11
Arts & Entertainment 36 6 $18,662 0.11
Educational Services 10 6 $29,433 0.03

Radio Stations near Short

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KXUA - MP3 320 kbps

Campgrounds Near Short

7 campgrounds found near Short.

NameRatingSitesPrice
ELK CREEK LANDING 4.4/5 41 $10, $25
COOKSON BEND 4.2/5 131 $16, $50
SPRINGHILL 4.2/5 50 $16, $75
CHICKEN CREEK 4.0/5 103 $10, $50
PETTIT BAY 4.0/5 89 $10, $50
Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR) 3.7/5 39 $16, $75
SNAKE CREEK 3.6/5 112 $23, $50

National Parks Near Short

19 national parks and monuments found near Short.

ParkTypeFee
Cherokee Landing State Park State Park Free
Cherokee State Park State Park Free
Devil's Den State Park State Park Free
Disney State Park State Park Free
Fort Smith National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Greenleaf State Park State Park Free
Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area State Park Free
Lake Fort Smith State Park State Park Free
Lake Tenkiller State Park State Park Free
Natural Falls State Park State Park Free
Pea Ridge National Military Park National Military Park Free
Queen Wihelmina State Park State Park Free
Robbers Cave State Resort Park State Park Free
Sequoyah Bay State Park State Park Free
Snowdale State Park State Park Free
State Parkavinaw State Park State Park Free
Western Hills Guest Ranch/sequoya Sp State Resort State Park Free
Wister State Park State Park Free
Withrow Springs State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Short

18 trails found near Short.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
WEST OUTER LOOP 24.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BRADFORD EAST OUTER LOOP 16.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BRADFORD EASY LOOP 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT M 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORCUT E 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORCUT L 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EASY PINE OUTER LOOP WEST 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT K 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT H 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT F 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT G 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EASY PINE LOOP EAST 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EAST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT D 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EAST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT C 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
BUTTERFIELD HIKING TRAIL 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT D 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
EAST OUTER LOOP SHORTCUT E 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL - - -
DOCKERYS GAP SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -

Museums in Short

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORYHISTORY MUSEUM4797837841$279,517
U.S. MARSHALS MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION$59,562
OLD FORT MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM$8,488
BASS REEVES LEGACY INITIATIVEHISTORIC PRESERVATION4797884211
FORT SMITH AIR MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM6700 MCKENNON BLVD4797851839
FORT SMITH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
FORT SMITH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEHISTORIC PRESERVATION4797833961
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM1601 ROGERS AVE4797842787
JAMES K BARNES MUSEUM AND TOURIST CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM421 N 46TH ST4797821288
JANET HUCKABEE ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY NATURE CENTER (AR GAME & FISH COM.)ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD4794523993
MANESS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSIC FORT SMITHHISTORIC PRESERVATION
RIVER VALLEY BOTANICAL GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM OF VAN BURENHISTORY MUSEUM813 MAIN STREET8003325889
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - FORT SMITH ARBORETUMARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER4797887000
VAN BUREN PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICTHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WESTERN ARKANSAS NATURE CENTER PARTNERSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER

Libraries in Short

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FORT SMITH PUBLIC LIBRARY3201 ROGERS AVENUE0.0401,919
CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM1409 MAIN ST.0.0341,987

Farmers Markets in Short

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Smith Farmers Market15 N 2nd St, Fort Smith, AR 7290101/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Tue: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Van Buren Farmer's Market 1409 Main Street04/02/2016 to 12/31/2016Wed: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Breweries in Short

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Belle Point Beverages IncFood & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Fort Smith, AR, Beer and Ale, Fort Smith Beer and Other Fermen1 Bellepoint Pl4797823511
Burford Distributing IncOther, Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Fort Smith, AR, Advertising & Marketing, Advertising, 925 S H St4797838979Visit
Core Public House - PubBreweries, Bars & Clubs, Nightlife, Food & Drink701 Rogers Ave14797556633
Oasis TavernCocktail Lounges, Fort Smith, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bars, Venues, recreation, Cocktai3215 Midland Blvd4797822866Visit

Cell Towers in Short

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 11 N, RANGE 26 E OF THETOWER60
625 PINE TOWER DRIVE (65351)MTOWER49

Bridges in Short

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete201027380G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel201653100G

Airports Near Short

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Drake FieldFYVMedium Airport
Fort Smith Regional AirportFSMMedium Airport
Northwest Arkansas National AirportXNAMedium Airport
Arrowhead Assault Strip-Small Airport
Booneville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Boyd Airport-Small Airport
Bratton Airport-Small Airport
Cherokee Strip-Small Airport
Circle S Farms Airport-Small Airport
Diamond C Airport-Small Airport
Elder Airstrip-Small Airport
Etna Airport-Small Airport
Flying A Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Flying J Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Flying W Airpark II Airport-Small Airport
Gustafson Airport-Small Airport
Henson Farm Airport-Small Airport
Hoerler Farms Airport-Small Airport
Hoffius International Airport-Small Airport
Huntsville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
John Reid Airport-Small Airport
Little River Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Lollars Creek Farm Airport-Small Airport
Luginbuel Hee Haw Airport-Small Airport
Neversweat Too Airport-Small Airport
Ozark Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ozark Franklin County Airport-Small Airport
Robert S Kerr AirportRKRSmall Airport
Sallisaw Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Semper Fi Landing-Small Airport
Smith FieldSLGSmall Airport
Snake Creek Wilderness Airport-Small Airport
Springdale Municipal AirportSPZSmall Airport
Stigler Regional Airport-Small Airport
Stilwell / Cherokee Nation Airport-Small Airport
Sweetbriar Airport-Small Airport
Tahlequah Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Taylor Field-Small Airport
Tenkiller Lake Airpark-Small Airport
Venture Aerodrome Airpark Nr 2 Ultralightport-Small Airport
Waldron Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Wedington Woods Airport-Small Airport
Williams Field-Small Airport
Winfield Airpark-Small Airport
Wolf Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Worth James Ranch Airport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Short

11 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
1103 Main Street
Arkansas Department of Correction805 Garrison Avenue
Arkansas Highway Police - Van Buren Station
Arkansas State Police Troop H
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Fort Smith Police Department
Muldrow Police Department100 South Main Street
Roland Police Department
Sebastian County Sheriff's Office800 South A Street
University Police Department
University Police Department Auxiliary Office
Van Buren Police Department800 North Fayetteville Road

Treatment Centers in Short

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Harbor House IncSubstance Abuse479-785-4083
Lumina Revenue Cycle Management - Lumina Behavioral Health LLCSubstance Abuse479-242-1003
River Valley Primary Care Services - Eastside Family ClinicBoth479-431-2050
Serenity Counseling Advocates and - Psychiatric CenterSubstance Abuse479-474-4483
Western Arkansas Counseling and - Guidance Center IncBoth479-452-6650
Western Arkansas Counseling and - Guidance Center IncBoth479-452-6650

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Frequently Asked Questions About Short

What is the population of Short?

Short has a population of 138 residents and is located in Oklahoma. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 10.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 57.2% female and 42.8% male.

Is Short expensive to live in?

Short is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $26,591, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $109,600 (61% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Short?

Short enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Short?

The job market in Short is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $938. There are 1,281 business establishments in the area, including 101 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Short?

The median home value in Short is $109,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $184,200. The homeownership rate is 89.7%. The average annual property tax is $2,191.

How are the schools in Short?

Schools in Short score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 12.4% of adults in Short hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. 1.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Short?

The obesity rate in Short is 46.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 23.6% of adults are smokers. 35.4% are physically inactive. 27.9% of residents report depression. 0.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 59.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,875.

What are the demographics of Short?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Short is 84.8% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 9.5% of the population are military veterans. 20.3% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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