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Best Overall Cities in Arkansas

5 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Arkansas

  1. #1
    A

    Rogers

    Best Overall Cities score 82 · MoveScore 82

  2. #2
    A

    Fayetteville

    Best Overall Cities score 80 · MoveScore 80

  3. #3
    B

    Little Rock

    Best Overall Cities score 74 · MoveScore 74

  4. #4
    B

    Springdale

    Best Overall Cities score 70 · MoveScore 70

  5. #5
    C

    Fort Smith

    Best Overall Cities score 66 · MoveScore 66

Other Arkansas Rankings

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 Fiscal Health in Arkansas

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

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 overall cities?

Rogers, AR ranks #1 in Arkansas for best overall cities with a sub-score of 82/100 (MoveScore 82, grade A).

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?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. 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 composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.