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Fort Smith, Arkansas · ZIP 72901

Fort Smith — ZIP 72901

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Fort Smith (72901) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Fort Smith. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $139K.

39OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100
Typical home value$139K
Median rent$855/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$139K

Median Rent

$855/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,045

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

3,246

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sebastian County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
RAMSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08801
42%
52%
BALLMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05286
42%
47%
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05582
34%
39%
CARNALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05172
27%
22%
WILLIAM O. DARBY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08711
24%
30%
TILLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05343
22%
22%
NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,231
19%
27%
HOWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05299
17%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,966

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

35.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72901 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 72901 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72901 is approximately $139K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 72901 in Fort Smith has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.