Fayetteville, Arkansas
A college town with history sits in the Ozark wilderness.
- Cultural Attractions
- Fayetteville is home to the Clinton House Musuem. Not only was it Bill and Hillary's first house, but it was also the place where they married.
- Economy
- The University of Arkansas is the leading employer in the area.
- Geography
- This college town is nestled in the Ozark Mountains less than a half-hour from both Missouri and Oklahoma.
- Historical
- The Headquarters House in Fayetteville, built by Judge Jonas Tebbetts in 1853 and still standing today, served as the headquarters for both the Confederacy and the Union during the Civil War.
- Recreation
- Beaver Lake is a local spot to enjoy water sports and nature with its 500 miles of shoreline.
U.S. News profile of Fayetteville
Location Details
| Weather | |
|---|---|
| Average January high/low temperature (?) | 44.3 ° / 24.2 ° |
| Average July high/low temperature (?) | 89.1 ° / 68.6 ° |
| Precipitation (?) | 46.02 in. /yr. |
| Index score for various storm types (?) | 104 |
| Cost of Living | |
| Median home price (?) | $ 163,000 |
| Median household income (?) | $41008.0 |
| Maximum state income tax (?) | 7 % |
| State sales tax (?) | 9 % |
| Recreational & Cultural Activities | |
| Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) | N/A |
| Number of public golf courses within the county (?) | 6 |
| Number of private golf courses within the county (?) | 4 |
| Number of sports teams within the county (?) | 0 |
| Number of movie theaters within the county (?) | 5 |
| Number of libraries within the county (?) | 13 |
| Number of museums within the county (?) | 5 |
| Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) | 1 |
| Population & Demographics | |
| Total population (?) | 66,655 |
| Population density (?) | 995 people/mi.² |
| Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) | 76.9% growth |
| Population over 55 (?) | 10,788 people |
| Education (?) | 28 % have a college degree |
| Health | |
| Number of hospitals within the county (?) | 13 |
| Number of clinics within the county (?) | 129 |
| Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) | 16 |

