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Best Fiscal Health in Arkansas

5 cities ranked · Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Top Cities in Arkansas

  1. #1
    B

    Little Rock

    Best Fiscal Health score 87 · MoveScore 74

  2. #2
    B

    Springdale

    Best Fiscal Health score 70 · MoveScore 70

  3. #3
    C

    Fort Smith

    Best Fiscal Health score 69 · MoveScore 66

  4. #4
    A

    Rogers

    Best Fiscal Health score 67 · MoveScore 82

  5. #5
    A

    Fayetteville

    Best Fiscal Health score 57 · MoveScore 80

Other Arkansas Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Arkansas

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Safety in Arkansas

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Arkansas

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Arkansas

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Arkansas

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best for Hospital Care in Arkansas

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Arkansas ranks highest for best fiscal health?

Little Rock, AR ranks #1 in Arkansas for best fiscal health with a sub-score of 87/100 (MoveScore 74, grade B).

How many cities in Arkansas are compared?

5 Arkansas cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Arkansas-specific ranking using the spending sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.