Here's what it costs to live in Fort Smith, Arkansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $884 per month, while the typical home is valued around $178,100. Households earn a median of $54,816 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$54,816
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$884
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$178,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
89,805
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$841
Per month
Avg Home Value
$155,167
Census ACS
January Avg
40°F
July Avg
83°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.3%
What is the cost of living index for Fort Smith?
The cost of living index for Fort Smith is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fort Smith?
The median gross rent in Fort Smith is $884 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fort Smith?
The median household income in Fort Smith is $54,816 per year.
What is the median home value in Fort Smith?
The median home value in Fort Smith is $178,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fort Smith?
Air quality data for Fort Smith is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fort Smith?
Tax data for Arkansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
