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Fort Smith, AR vs Elizabethton, TN

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Are people in Elizabethton older or younger than people in Fort Smith?
- The Median Age in Elizabethton is 2.6 years older than in Fort Smith.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethton or Fort Smith?
- Elizabethton housing costs are 22.3% more expensive than Fort Smith housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethton or Fort Smith?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethton is 4.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fort Smith.

Things to do in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith, Arkansas is located along the Arkansas River Valley offering plenty of outdoor activities including fishing, hunting and golfing. The city is also known for its vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage with multiple museums and restaurants to discover.

Things to do in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

 Fort Smith, ARElizabethton, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,112329,725,481
 Median Income$48,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$155,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Smith    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here for over a year and it SUCKS. The major grocery store is Walmart. And two other grocery stores and they are high price. One Sams Club , one target ,one  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have been here since 2005. The only good thing about Fort Smith is they have 2 Aldi locations. The cost of living might be cheaper but you also don't have renter's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dis place lit no  More

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Reviews for Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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