Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
North Little Rock grades low on several counts. The weak point is safety (D−): its crime rate is higher than 98% of U.S. towns, with 617 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. Its best grade is for walkability: it is more walkable than 75% of U.S. towns. A typical home there costs about $167K, 2.5 years of the Little Rock metro’s $67K median household income. Overall, that makes a D−, better than 4% of U.S. towns. That places it 102nd of 123 in Arkansas. Health is weaker too (D): residents are less healthy than 86% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Its National Register listings include Fort Logan H. Roots Military Post and USS Razorback (SS-394).
Figures: FBI crime data, 2025 · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · health, CDC PLACES · National Register of Historic Places.
Where North Little Rock beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Fort Logan H. Roots Military Post| College | Students |
|---|---|
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | 2,253 |
| Shorter College | 287 |
| Jackson Theological Seminary | 9 |
Its 60 National Register listings are more than in 97% of Arkansas towns with a listing.
Census counts: 11,138 in 1910, 64,591 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1926 and 6 maps from 1935 on.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far North Little Rock is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around North Little Rock. Close and well known come first.
5 mi National Historic SiteLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site49K visitors a year
3 mi MuseumClinton Presidential Center
in town Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Arena
in town MuseumArkansas Inland Maritime Museum3 mi MuseumArkansas Museum of Fine Arts6 mi Zoo & aquariumLittle Rock ZooLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site: Adam Jones, Ph.D., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clinton Presidential Center: Archipreneur, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Simmons Bank Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum: Jkmattson, CC BY-SA 4.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Little Rock, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in North Little Rock.
North Little Rock draws workers from Little Rock and beyond, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has homes that are cheap against local pay.
The trail network density for North Little Rock comes to 0.7 miles per square mile. 38 miles of trail in 24 parks and preserves. The biggest place to walk is Burns Park, 1,700 acres with 17.5 miles of trail. Among 111 Arkansas towns, just 10 have a higher share of conserved land than North Little Rock.
| North Little Rock | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burns Park | 17.5 mi | 1,700 |
| 2. Campbell Lake Park | 2.3 mi | 145 |
| 3. Big Rock Quarry Park | 1.3 mi | 55 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by the North Little Rock School District. Three of its 24 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. 6 public schools serve North Little Rock, with 2,833 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 1,036 | C |
| North Little Rock High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,652 | D |
| Crestwood Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 466 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduation
Property crime runs at 40.1 per 1,000 residents, about twice the Arkansas rate, most of it theft. Reported crimes fell from 3,459 to 3,199 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
North Little Rock’s rate of reported violence is 9.6 per 1,000 residents.
| North Little Rock | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 9.6 per 1,000 residents | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 40.1 per 1,000 residents | 13.5 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
41,624 jobs are based in North Little Rock, 1.6 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in.
The typical journey to work in North Little Rock is 20 minutes. One in 5 of the town’s working residents works locally. The town’s middle household income is $53,000, close to Arkansas’ towns ($55,000) and below U.S. towns ($80,000). The median commute is under 7 miles.
| North Little Rock | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 22% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Against the 6,694 U.S. towns with household incomes like North Little Rock’s, it is less healthy than 70%, so that grade isn’t only a matter of income. Within Arkansas it is less healthy than 57% of the 123 graded towns: much of Arkansas scores lower on these measures.
In North Little Rock, 36% of adults feel lonely, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 35% and U.S. towns at 33%. 43% of North Little Rock adults have obesity. Against the Arkansas average, North Little Rock comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 5.
| North Little Rock | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 41% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 36% |
| What stands out | North Little Rock | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15.8% | 10.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
178 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 21 properties have flooded more than once.
For North Little Rock, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 84 of 100. Since 1978, North Little Rock has seen 178 flood insurance claims paid out. 49% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 24%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in North Little Rock after 14 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
At 2.5 years of the Little Rock metro’s $67K median household income, the typical home (about $167K) costs less against local pay than in 78% of Arkansas towns; that ratio is one input to that grade. Its typical home is the least expensive on its borders; Little Rock is next at $220K.
A home in North Little Rock typically sold within 51 days of listing. Only 8 of the 123 Arkansas towns we compare have a lower home-ownership rate than North Little Rock. A typical home locally is worth about $167,000, up 3.7% in a year, 25% below the Arkansas typical home.
| North Little Rock | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 45% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,069 a month | $875 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A winter brings about 4 inches of snow, with January nights at 32° and July afternoons at 92°.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Only 44.6% of households own their home, against 66.4% across Arkansas.
Age groups here sit within 4 points of the Arkansas average. In North Little Rock, 21% of residents are under 18. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas.
| North Little Rock | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% | 25% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 20% | 29% |
| Median age | 38 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
52% women, 48% men
About 92 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.5 points). Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 39.9, men 35.7.
| North Little Rock | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.7% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.9% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.6% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.1% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.8% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.8% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.8% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
8 within 15 miles of the center of North Little Rock
About 4 of every 100 North Little Rock residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arkansas.
5.1% of the town is conserved land, across 24 parks and preserves.
60 places in North Little Rock on the National Register of Historic Places.
18 notable people were born in North Little Rock.
City in Arkansas, USA
North Little Rock (often abbreviated "NLR") is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. Located on the north side of the Arkansas River, it is the twin city of Little Rock. In the late nineteenth century, it was annexed by Little Rock for a period, but regained its independence in the early 20th century. The population was 64,591 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in Arkansas. The city has invested in significant beautification efforts since the late 20th century. Young families and professionals have shown new interest in this area. The Argenta Historic District in Downtown is one of a number of areas that have developed as thriving entertainment distric…
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6 towns share a border with North Little Rock.
All 4 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its D−; Little Rock (D) is closest.
| Town | AR rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock | #102 | D− | B− | D− | C | D |
| Sherwood | #46 | C | B | D | C+ | B− |
| Maumelle | #24 | B | C+ | B− | C+ | A− |
| McAlmont | — | — | C | — | C | D |
| Scott | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gibson | #35 | C+ | A− | — | C+ | B |
| Little Rock | #91 | D | C | D− | C | C+ |
McAlmont has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. McAlmont and Gibson report no FBI crime data of their own. Scott isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare North Little Rock with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
North Little Rock grades D− overall, better than 4% of U.S. towns and #102 of 123 in Arkansas. It grades D for health, D− for safety and C for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D−.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.
18 notable people were born here, including Jason White and A. J. Burnett.
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