Best Places to Live in Short, Oklahoma

Mid-sized city - Extreme western Arkansas at Oklahoma border in Arkansas River Valley. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Short, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Cost of living
-Nearby mountains
-Air quality

Cons

-Isolation
-Arts and culture
-Low educational attainment

What Bert Has To Say About Fort Smith Metro Area

Fort Smith is a small town with old-west flavor located in a flat valley along the Arkansas River. Major industries include light manufacturing and natural gas, and major employers include the nearby Fort Chaffee military installation. The economy is steady with somewhat above average job-growth prospects, and the low Cost of living and median home price are probably among the biggest attractions.

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Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Oklahoma
County: Sequoyah County
Metro Area: Fort Smith Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Short
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 463 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Short is 4.6% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Short jobs have decreased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Short's cost of living is 15.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Short's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Short, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Sequoyah county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Short's population is 328 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 260.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Short is $73,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.0%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Short public schools spend $7,579 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Short. More Education

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Housing Market in Short

It's a good time to buy in Short. Home Appreciation is up 15.2% in the last 12 months. Browse Short Real Estate

The median home price in Short is $73,400. Browse Homes in this Range.

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