Living in Crawford County, Arkansas

Crawford County is a county in Arkansas with a population of around 61,703, part of the Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA metro area. The main communities are Van Buren, Alma, Mulberry.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $798/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $191K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 52°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Crawford County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.