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Fort Smith
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Fort Smith, located along the Arkansas River, is the second-largest city in Arkansas and blends Old West history with a revitalized urban scene. Visitors can explore historic landmarks, lively murals, and enjoy easy access to the scenic Ozark landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
89,142
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.39°, -94.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
15.7°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1218 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FSM
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 21 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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