Updated April 2026 · 7 cities · 6 data sources
Arkansas Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Arkansas has an average safety score of 47/100 across 1 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 47 | D | 729.6 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 47 | D | 729.6 |
School Quality
Arkansas cities average a school score of 70/100 across 2 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 71 | B |
| BENTONVILLE | 69 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| BENTONVILLE | 69 | B |
| Fayetteville | 71 | B |
Water Safety
Arkansas cities average a water safety score of 95.6/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 100 | A | 0 |
| Little Rock | 100 | A | 0 |
| Rogers | 100 | A | 0 |
| Springdale | 100 | A | 0 |
| Fort Smith | 78 | B | 1 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | 78 | B | 1 |
| Fayetteville | 100 | A | 0 |
| Little Rock | 100 | A | 0 |
| Rogers | 100 | A | 0 |
| Springdale | 100 | A | 0 |
Hospital Quality
Arkansas cities have an average hospital quality rating of 3.2/5 across 6 cities with a total of 19 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 4.5/5 | 4 |
| Rogers | 4/5 | 1 |
| Little Rock | 3/5 | 7 |
| Conway | 3/5 | 3 |
| Fort Smith | 2.5/5 | 2 |
City Spending
Arkansas cities average $13,317.3 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 68.6/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 87/100 | $17,625 |
| BENTONVILLE | 73/100 | $14,446 |
| Springdale | 70/100 | $10,025 |
| Fort Smith | 69/100 | $14,015 |
| Rogers | 67/100 | $10,936 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $17,625 | 87/100 |
| BENTONVILLE | $14,446 | 73/100 |
| Fort Smith | $14,015 | 69/100 |
| Conway | $13,672 | 57/100 |
| Fayetteville | $12,502 | 57/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Arkansas has 7 tracked cities with an average safety score of 47, school score of 70, and water safety score of 95.6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Little Rock is the safest city in Arkansas with a safety score of 47/100 (Grade D).
Fayetteville has the highest average school score in Arkansas at 71/100 (Grade B).
Fayetteville has the highest water safety score in Arkansas at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Little Rock has the highest fiscal health score in Arkansas at 87/100 with per-capita spending of $17,625.
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.