Arkansas Area Profiles
39 published city profiles across Arkansas, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
OpportunityTop 46% of 51 states measured53
GrowthTop 8% of 51 states measured73
Housing affordabilityTop 10% of 51 states measured78
ClimateTop 38% of 51 states measured68
Physical resilience43rd of 51 states measured38
AccessTop 28% of 51 states measured86
Economic stability47th of 51 states measured10
Cities
39 published profiles across 21 areasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
9 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | Pulaski County | 203,436 | 59 |
| Conway | Faulkner County | 67,642 | 65 |
| North Little Rock | Pulaski County | 64,538 | 57 |
| Benton | Saline County | 36,595 | 73 |
| Sherwood | Pulaski County | 33,070 | 61 |
| Jacksonville | Pulaski County | 29,221 | 53 |
| Cabot | Lonoke County | 26,960 | 68 |
| Bryant | Saline County | 21,504 | 73 |
| Maumelle | Pulaski County | 19,373 | 72 |
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR
8 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | Washington County | 99,319 | 75 |
| Springdale | Washington County | 88,160 | 73 |
| Rogers | Benton County | 72,981 | 77 |
| Bentonville | Benton County | 58,249 | 84 |
| Bella Vista | Benton County | 31,697 | 76 |
| Centerton | Benton County | 21,920 | 80 |
| Siloam Springs | Benton County | 18,699 | 72 |
| Lowell | Benton County | 10,849 | 80 |
Fort Smith, AR-OK
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | Sebastian County | 89,805 | 61 |
| Van Buren | Crawford County | 23,763 | 55 |
Hot Springs, AR
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs | Garland County | 37,920 | 56 |
| Hot Springs Village | Garland County | 16,327 | 61 |
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis | Crittenden County | 23,929 | 43 |
| Marion | Crittenden County | 13,623 | 51 |
Strongest opportunity
- Bentonville 94
- Centerton 92
- Rogers 88
- Lowell 85
- Bryant 81
Fastest development
- Bentonville 93
- Siloam Springs 89
- Benton 87
- Lowell 84
- Bryant 84
Statewide physical risk
Ice stormHigh
EarthquakeModerate
TornadoModerate
LightningModerate
Winter weatherModerate
Inland floodingModerate
HailModerate
LandslideModerate
Cold waveModerate
Low or minimal exposure: heat wave, strong wind, wildfire, hurricane, drought, tsunami, volcanic activity, avalanche, coastal flooding.
Population-weighted across every county in Arkansas, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared nationally | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband access ±0.4%2024 ACS 5-Year | 86.7% | Bottom 10%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Distance to major airportNASR current cycle | 17 mi | Top 14%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| Major airports within 100 milesNASR current cycle | 1 | Bottom 16%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| No internet access ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 10.5% | Bottom 8%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Annual precipitation1991-2020 Normals | 51.8" | 88th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual snowfall1991-2020 Normals | 3.8" | 21st percentileof 20 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low1991-2020 Normals | 32°F | 82nd percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average July high1991-2020 Normals | 91°F | 80th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Comfortable months1991-2020 Normals | 5 | Bottom 22%of 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Seasonal temperature swing1991-2020 Normals | 41°F | 28th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average household size ±0.012024 ACS 5-Year | 2.46 | 51st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±4,8742024 ACS 5-Year | 1,205,987 | 39th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.22024 ACS 5-Year | 38.5 | 31st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population2024 ACS 5-Year | 3,049,391 | 35th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population change (1 year)July 1, 2024 estimate | +0.6% | Bottom 38%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population change (4 years)July 1, 2024 estimate | +2.4% | Top 42%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population density2024 ACS 5-Year | 59/sq mi | 29th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population estimateJuly 1, 2024 estimate | 3,088,354 | 36th percentileof 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Average permitted value per unit12 months ending July 2026 | $243,099 | 26th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Housing units permitted (12 months)12 months ending July 2026 | 15,513 | Top 48%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Multifamily share of permits12 months ending July 2026 | 30.1% | 44th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (3 years)12 months ending July 2026 | +28.3% | Top 10%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year)12 months ending July 2026 | +5.6% | Top 38%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents12 months ending July 2026 | 5.1 | Top 32%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Cost of living index2023 | 86.8 | Top 2%of 51 | 2023 |
| Home price change (1 year)2026 Q2 | +3.2% | 42nd percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (5 years)2026 Q2 | +45.4% | 62nd percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (10 years)2026 Q2 | +85.9% | 36th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price to income ±0.02024 ACS 5-Year | 2.5 | Top 14%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate ±0.4%2024 ACS 5-Year | 66.4% | 29th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±5142024 ACS 5-Year | 1,394,673 | 39th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$62024 ACS 5-Year | $947 | Top 6%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$1,7542024 ACS 5-Year | $188,000 | 6th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median property taxes ±$132024 ACS 5-Year | $1,040 | 6th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Owner household income ±$6572024 ACS 5-Year | $75,473 | Bottom 6%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Property tax rate ±0.01%2024 ACS 5-Year | 0.55% | 25th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Rent as a share of income ±0.4%2024 ACS 5-Year | 27.6% | Top 12%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Seasonal and second homes ±1,7012024 ACS 5-Year | 46,475 | 43rd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Second homes2024 ACS 5-Year | 3.3% | 51st percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate2024 ACS 5-Year | 10.2% | 88th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacant housing units ±4,5842024 ACS 5-Year | 188,686 | 43rd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$4672024 ACS 5-Year | $60,773 | Bottom 8%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$3282024 ACS 5-Year | $34,225 | Bottom 6%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 15.3% | Bottom 12%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute ±0.1 min2024 ACS 5-Year | 24.1 min | Top 24%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 25.7% | Bottom 4%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Drove alone to work ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 78.9% | 94th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| EmploymentAugust 2026 | 1,403,151 | Bottom 34%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years)August 2026 | +4.3% | Top 2%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year)August 2026 | +1.9% | Top 10%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor forceAugust 2026 | 1,456,593 | 34th percentileof 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor force participation ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 73.7% | Bottom 8%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public transit to work ±0.0%2024 ACS 5-Year | 0.3% | 4th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year)August 2026 | −0.6% | Top 18%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Unemployment rateAugust 2026 | 3.7% | Top 40%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Worked from home ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 8.8% | 8th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility2024-25 school year | 65.1% | 82nd percentileof 45 | 2024-25 school year |
| Math proficiency2018-19 school year | 47.8% | Top 29%of 50 | 2018-19 school year |
| Public schools2024-25 school year | 1,080 | 40th percentileof 51 | 2024-25 school year |
| Reading proficiency2018-19 school year | 45.3% | Bottom 21%of 49 | 2018-19 school year |
| Schools behind the staffing ratio2024-25 school year | 1,012 | 41st percentileof 50 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher2024-25 school year | 12.9 | Top 20%of 50 | 2024-25 school year |
Counties in Arkansas
26 publishedSome measures are published by county and nowhere finer — death rates by intent among them. On a county page those describe the geography they are printed on.
Pulaski County, AR
399,818 residents · 11.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Benton County, AR
303,632 residents · 2.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Washington County, AR
256,765 residents · 2.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Sebastian County, AR
128,900 residents · 5.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Faulkner County, AR
127,717 residents · 5.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Saline County, AR
127,479 residents · 10.8 homicide deaths per 100k
Craighead County, AR
113,249 residents · 5.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Garland County, AR
100,035 residents · 6.0 homicide deaths per 100k
White County, AR
77,838 residents
Lonoke County, AR
75,272 residents · 6.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Jefferson County, AR
64,802 residents · 26.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Pope County, AR
64,131 residents · 4.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Crawford County, AR
61,139 residents · 4.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Crittenden County, AR
47,266 residents · 17.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Greene County, AR
46,432 residents · 5.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Baxter County, AR
42,407 residents · 4.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Miller County, AR
42,360 residents · 7.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Mississippi County, AR
39,126 residents · 9.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Independence County, AR
38,175 residents · 6.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Boone County, AR
38,138 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Union County, AR
37,900 residents · 9.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Hot Spring County, AR
33,180 residents · 6.6 homicide deaths per 100k
St. Francis County, AR
22,400 residents · 29.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Columbia County, AR
22,349 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Ouachita County, AR
22,085 residents · 13.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Clark County, AR
21,125 residents · 0.0 homicide deaths per 100k