Crawford
6.8
High score (8-10)
Van Buren has a preserved Victorian-era Main Street that functions as the nicer historic district of the Fort Smith metro — the commercial strip along Main Street has boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants in 19th century storefronts that make it more pleasant than Fort Smith proper. The county has good Ozark outdoor access to the north and the Arkansas River running through it. If you're working in the Fort Smith area, Van Buren is the residential choice that gives you slightly more social quality.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Crawford County functions as the residential and historic side of the Fort Smith metro — people live here and work in Sebastian County. Van Buren's downtown is more walkable and aesthetically intact than Fort Smith. The county has decent outdoor access through the Ozark National Forest to the north. It's a bedroom community with specific historic character.
Lower score (below 6)
Van Buren and Crawford County are functionally suburban Fort Smith without Fort Smith's economic activity. There's no standalone social infrastructure — people drive across the Arkansas River for work and entertainment. The historic downtown is pleasant but thin. An outsider here is entirely dependent on Fort Smith or the outdoor recreation scene for any real social life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Crawford, Arkansas?
$59k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Crawford, Arkansas?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Crawford, Arkansas?
27% men have degree
What's the average male height in Crawford, Arkansas?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Crawford, Arkansas?
Local women avg 29.5