Montgomery
6.5
High score (8-10)
Mount Ida and the quartz crystal mining operations in Montgomery County are genuinely unusual — visitors come to dig in actual crystal mines and take home what they find, and the Mount Ida Quartz Crystal Festival in October draws a specific enthusiast crowd from across the country. The county's Ouachita Mountain location gives it outdoor access and some hunting and fishing infrastructure. A niche draw but a real one.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Montgomery County in the Ouachita Mountains is known for quartz crystal mining tourism — there are commercial mines open to the public and the county markets this actively. The landscape is rugged and beautiful. The county's population is small and the economy limited. Worth a weekend for the crystal mining experience, not much more.
Lower score (below 6)
Montgomery County has fewer than 10,000 people in mountainous terrain with limited economic activity beyond crystal mining tourism and timber. Mount Ida is a tiny county seat. There's no college, no nightlife, and no significant employer. The quartz crystal draw is real but seasonal and niche. Social infrastructure is minimal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Montgomery, Arkansas?
$69k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Montgomery, Arkansas?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Montgomery, Arkansas?
31% men have degree
What's the average male height in Montgomery, Arkansas?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Montgomery, Arkansas?
Local women avg 29.7