Arkansas


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About Arkansas

Arkansas is a state located in the southern United States, bordering six other states and the Mississippi River. It has three distinct geographic regions: the Ozark Mountains in the northwest, the Ouachita Mountains in the middle, and the Delta region in the east. The state has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters, and plenty of precipitation throughout the year. Arkansas is home to nearly 3 million people and its capital Little Rock has been an important center for civil rights activism. Agriculture, manufacturing, poultry production and tourism are all major industries that contribute to Arkansas' economy.

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Arkansas Cost of Living
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$181,800
-86.0% lower than avg
$52,123
-32.4% lower than avg
$840 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-70.2% lower than avg
Arkansas Crime
44.6 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Arkansas, Arkansas
$34,920
for a family
$27,600
for a single person
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I live in a small town at the very edge of Little Rock and I love where I live. Having said that, there are places in Arkansas (especially in LR) that I would not live,  More

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Over 8 years ago

I am seeing some reviews that Arkansas is the worst place to be for jobs, and out of all the cities Springdale is the absolute worse, the school district is made up of  More

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The Ozark Mountains are incredibly beautiful with abundant wildlife, rivers, creeks and lakes.  More

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