City profile
Fort Smith, AR
Sebastian County · Population 89,805
Fort Smith is a city in Sebastian County, AR with about 89,805 residents and a typical home value near $178,000. It is 51 miles from Fayetteville, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$178,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,053
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Heat wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
103 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
89,805
Black population
7.0%
County
Sebastian County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 89,805 residents
- Typical home value about $178,000
- 51 miles from Fayetteville, AR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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