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Fort Smith, Arkansas · ZIP 72908

Fort Smith — ZIP 72908

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Fort Smith (72908) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Fort Smith. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $232K.

36OUT 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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency56%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$232K
Median rent$1,360/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

$232K

Median Rent

$1,360/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 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
ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05459
60%
51%
CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05303
57%
47%
BEARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05297
52%
57%

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

14,003

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

41.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72908 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 72908 has a school score of 49/100. 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 72908 is approximately $232K. 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 72908 in Fort Smith has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. 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.