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(Altitude: 463 feet above sea level)
Fort Smith is located in Sebastian County
Population: 72,298 Fort Smith, located on the Arkansas River at the Arkansas-Oklahoma border is the perfect place to live and work and raise a family and thoroughly enjoy a simple yet complete quality of life. Residents consider this a great place to begin or enjoy a career, a place to find complete health care, a superb place to get an education, an impressive transportation hub,cost effective place to begin or operate a business, and with an abundance of lakes, streams, mountains - an easy place to get away from it all.
The rich heritage provides not only a lot to see and do but a lot be proud of. Opened as an Army post on December 25, 1817, to keep peace between warring Indian tribes and incorporated as a town on December 24, 1842. The site was chosen because of its commanding position, and because of the natural beauty of the spot. The post was named Camp Smith, and later Fort Smith, in honor of General Thomas A Smith, the commander of the western frontier forces. General Zachary Taylor, of Mexican War fame and later the 12th President of the United States, was stationed at the fort for a time. The chimney of his home still stands at the east end of Garrison Avenue. It used to be the last fort before you entered the Indian Territory. The fort was a vital part of our nation's westward expansion.
Schools: The schools have always been a leader among Arkansas schools. Students and educators from the area regularly receive state and national recognition. All six secondary schools, plus Cook, Euper Lane, Orr and Woods Elementary Schools have earned recognition as Arkansas Schools of Excellence. The Northside and Southside High Schools have received recognition as National Blue Ribbon Schools. Students have a 77.0% completion rate. With more than 12,700 students, the district is the third largest on the state. The public School District follows Arkansas law regarding class size. Kindergarten classes may not exceed 20 students; Grades 1-3 may not exceed 25 students; Grades 4-6, not more than 28 students. Secondary classes may include up to 30 students. The average student - to - teacher ratio is 14.4:1. All schools are accredited by the North Central Association (NCA). Support and special services include remedial and special education services, gifted and talented programs, elementary and secondary counselors, career education programs and choral, band and orchestra programs.
Housing Costs: The cost of living consistently ranks among the lowest five in the nation. According to cost of living reports, the overall cost of living is 87.9% of the national average.
Medical: Fort Smith is a Regional Medical Center with dedicated centers for heart diseases, cancer treatment and prevention, leading edge computerized and magnetic imaging and plastic surgery. Fort Smith Region is a diagnostic center for six-state area.
Climate: Annual average high is 72.4°, with August being the warmest month. The Annual average low is 48.7°, with January being the coldest month.
Large enough to have all the conveniences of a big city, yet small enough to be a great place to raise your children.
