Springdale, Arkansas
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 10% for commute time
- top 17% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Springdale is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 87,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and property tax rate. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
Official websitespringdalear.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in2.6 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 36% of US places
Home Value$206k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$920better than 49% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 49% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.61%better than 80% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.62%better than 53% of US places
Unemployment4.4%better than 45% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.5 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.3better than 38% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality38.9better than 13% of US places
Violent Crime1614/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime2562/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population86,70599th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.113th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)39.8%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.3%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)38.8%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.3%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 90% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 39% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.3%better than 43% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.34better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Springdale an affordable place to live?
- Springdale is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Springdale?
- The median home value in Springdale is $206k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Springdale?
- Median household income in Springdale is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Springdale?
- Median gross rent in Springdale is $920 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Springdale safe?
- Springdale is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1614/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2562/100k.
- What is the weather like in Springdale?
- Springdale averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Springdale?
- Public-school quality in Springdale is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Springdale?
- The average one-way commute in Springdale is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)