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Arkadelphia, AR vs Beckley, WV

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Are people in Beckley older or younger than people in Arkadelphia?
- The Median Age in Beckley is 16.6 years older than in Arkadelphia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beckley or Arkadelphia?
- Beckley housing costs are 29.9% less expensive than Arkadelphia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beckley or Arkadelphia?
- The average commute for residents of Beckley is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arkadelphia.

Things to do in Arkadelphia?
Arkadelphia, AR is located in Clark county boasting a population close to 11,000 people. Here you can find attractions like DeGray Lake Resort State Park featuring various trails suitable for hiking while also taking part in various festivals like the annual Arkadelphia BBQ Festival showcasing some of the area's best barbeque recipes throughout the year!

Things to do in Beckley?
Beckley is an independent city situated in southern West Virginia known for its stunning views over New River Gorge National River plus numerous hiking trails offering spectacular lookouts over natural landmarks and waterfalls alongside convenient access to outdoor restaurants perfect for discovering locals’ favorite spots.

 Arkadelphia, ARBeckley, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,261329,725,481
 Median Income$34,883  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$152,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Arkadelphia    3 Reviews

I attended Henderson State University which is one of the two colleges in Arkadelphia. I came from a different town in Arkansas that had much more to do, so Arkadelphia  More

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Over 15 years ago

Arkadelphia has a water park, two or three parks, its just a few minutes to get to beautiful Lake DeGray. Hot Springs has the other things that you might want to go to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Two large Universitys dominate the town and compete with each other. In general the town is orderly and neat with a true Old South feeling. Most of the citizens are  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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