Fort Smith Metro Area, AR-OK
Living in the Fort Smith Metro Area
Bikeability10
Walkability21
Commute77
Public Transit10
Affordability97
Public Safety40
Airports19
Hospitals36
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
250kPopulation-45k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black4%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$516Median Monthly Rent+$100 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Fort Smith Metro Area
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in the Fort Smith Metro Area
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Fort Smith Metro Area
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding69
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Smith Metro Area, AR-OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Smith Metro Area, AR-OK
Union Christian Academy
6 miles, SW
Union Christian Academy Elementary Campus
6 miles, SW
Trinity Junior High School
8 miles, SW
First Umc Weekday School
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Smith Metro Area, AR-OK
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
7 miles, SW
University of Arkansas
42 miles, N
University of the Ozarks
47 miles, E
Northeastern State University
49 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Smith Metro Area, AR-OK
Baptist Health Van Buren
3 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
8 miles, S
Valley Behavioral Health System
8 miles, S
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fort Smith Metro Area, AR-OK
Fort Smith Regional Airport
10 miles, SW
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
102 miles, NW
Joplin Regional Airport
117 miles, N