The small community of Edgemont, Arkansas (zip code 72044) has a population of just 545 people, according to the 2010 U.S. Census data. Despite its small size, however, BestPlaces rates Edgemont highly in several categories. For example, it ranks #2 for BestPlaces and #1 for Education in the state of Arkansas. BestPlaces also gives Edgemont high rankings for its low crime rate (#3 in the state) and job market (#3 in the state). This means that parents can feel safe raising their children here and residents have access to plenty of employment opportunities. In addition, BestPlaces also rates Edgemont highly for its cost of living (4th lowest in Arkansas), public schools (ranked 8th in the state), and housing (#10 in the state). Overall these rankings make Edgemont a desirable place to raise a family or find employment.
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