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Fort Smith, AR

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Fort Smith.

Population: 94,356 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fort Smith, AR is $209,260 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,160 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,060/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,260

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$209,260
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.0%
10-year appreciation
+46.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$212,998
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$217,160
Median list price
$245,090
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
322
For-sale inventory
457
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
377
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
74 days
New listings (monthly)
117

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,060/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$741/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$748/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$979/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,625/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH, FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT, INSTITUTE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
Schools include
FUTURE SCHOOL OF FORT SMITH, BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BELLE POINT ALTERNATIVE CENTER, CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILLIAM O. DARBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
349
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.8°F
Average high
75.2°F
Average low
56.8°F
Annual precipitation
48.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,811
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,587

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (2 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH - FORT SMITH, MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH, BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.4 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+158 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
32.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,173
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,539
Average weekly wage
$1,074
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
525

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort SmithState medianUS median
Typical home value$209,260$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$217,160$220,950$325,000
Median days on market44 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,060/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,173$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fort Smith, AR?
$209,260.
What is the median sale price in Fort Smith, AR?
$217,160.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort Smith, AR?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Fort Smith, AR?
Typical rent: $1,060/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Smith, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, tornado, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Fort Smith, AR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 349 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Smith, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Smith, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Smith, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort Smith, AR?
28 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fort Smith, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 8.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fort Smith, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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