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Jefferson City, MO vs Fort Smith, AR

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Are people in Fort Smith older or younger than people in Jefferson City?
- The Median Age in Fort Smith is 0.8 years younger than in Jefferson City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Smith or Jefferson City?
- Fort Smith housing costs are 27.5% less expensive than Jefferson City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Smith or Jefferson City?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Smith is 0.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jefferson City.

Things to do in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, Missouri is located in Cole county providing citizens outdoor activities around Runge Conservation Nature Center and stores like Teller’s Gallery & Framing Shop.

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.

 Jefferson City, MOFort Smith, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,116329,725,481
 Median Income$56,781  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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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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