CITY PROFILE
Fort Smith, AR
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Fort Smith is a smaller metro where housing remains one of the more affordable metros in our dataset, making it accessible for budget-conscious movers. Expect a mild climate with moderate sunshine but a wet climate—bring an umbrella and plan for frequent rain. If you're drawn to lower costs and don't mind moisture in the air, this could be a practical fit.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $206K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,021/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 15.8°C · warmest 28.2°C · coolest 2.8°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1219 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #196 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy93
- Affordable to rent94
- Climate comfort79
- Plenty of sunshine55
- Big-city amenities53
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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