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Springdale gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $338K for a typical one, or 4.1 years of the Fayetteville metro’s $82K median household income. It grades C overall, 61st among Arkansas's 123 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. It reports more crime per resident than 84% of U.S. towns, including 479 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025, and CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 82% of the country. 36% of working residents work locally in Springdale, above both the Arkansas town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Only 4 of Arkansas’ 201 towns score higher on hazard risk. Its National Register listings include Rabbits Foot Lodge and Beasley Homestead.
Where Springdale beats most towns.
Shiloh Church| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Ecclesia College | 119 |
Census counts: 249 in 1880, 84,161 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 4 maps from 1899 on.
13 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far Springdale is from typical.
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Who provides power, water and the rest in Springdale, 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 Springdale.
Springdale looks healthier within Arkansas than nationally, has home values climbing faster than Arkansas’s and has a longer frost-free season than most of the country, though not than most of Arkansas.
Home values rose 35% in five years, to about $338K, against 20% across Arkansas.
53% of Springdale households own their home. The typical Springdale home is worth about $338,000, up 3.5% in a year, 51% above the Arkansas typical home. 39% of Springdale renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
| Springdale | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 60% | 73% |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 39% | 45% | 48% |
| Median rent | $1,071 a month | $875 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Springdale School District. Three of its 30 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 890 | A+ |
| Har-Ber High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,271 | C+ |
| Haas Hall Academy Jones CenterTop results in townGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 164 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduation
20 miles of trail in 15 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is JB Hunt Park, at 178 acres.
| Springdale | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. C.L. "Charlie" & Willie George Park | 1.5 mi | 66 |
| 2. Murphy Park | 1 mi | 22 |
| 3. Bayyari Park | 0.8 mi | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Reported crimes fell from 2,929 to 1,733 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Springdale’s violent crime rate is 5.2 per 1,000 residents. Springdale reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 84% report less. Within Arkansas, it does better than 40% of towns.
| Springdale | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.2 per 1,000 residents | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 13.5 per 1,000 residents | 13.8 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Within Arkansas it is healthier than 51% of the 123 graded towns: much of Arkansas scores lower on these measures. All 6 graded neighbors score healthier than its C−, from Johnson (B) to Cave Springs (A).
22% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Springdale. Among 123 Arkansas towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who had a checkup this year than Springdale. 27% of adults worry about having enough food in Springdale.
| Springdale | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 11% | 8.1% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 19% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 78% | 79% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 25% | 19% |
| What stands out | Springdale | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 21.8% | 28.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 21.6% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The Fayetteville Drake Fld weather station, 13 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 188 days: longer than most of the country, but shorter than 82% of Arkansas places with climate records. The Fayetteville Drake Fld weather station, 13 miles away, records that about 41 days a year reach 90°: more than most of the country, but fewer than 98% of Arkansas places with climate records.
Springdale has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Springdale is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 30% of residents (23% statewide). Springdale has grown 3.9% since 2020, to 90,685 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 24% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas.
| Springdale | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30% | 25% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 10% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 32.3 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 24% | 20% | 29% |
47.9% women, 52.1% men
About 109 men for every 100 women. Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women. Median age: women 33.4, men 31.4.
| Springdale | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.8% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 24.7% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.6% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.3% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.2% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.2% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
About one in 3 of Springdale’s working residents works in town. Jobs based in Springdale grew to 48,888 in 2023, 10,246 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Fayetteville (19%), Rogers (10%) and Bentonville (9%).
| Springdale | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 6.1% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 62% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 35 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Springdale.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Springdale. Close and well known come first.
13 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
9 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
28 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
9 mi Stadium & arenaBud Walton Arena
17 mi National Military ParkPea Ridge National Military Park132K visitors a year
29 mi State parkDevil's Den State ParkCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Bud Walton Arena: ~ (The Rebel At) ~, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pea Ridge National Military Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Den State Park: jaystout, CC BY 2.0
3 within 15 miles of the center of Springdale
About 3 of every 100 Springdale residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
69,797 counted in 2010 and 84,161 in 2020; an estimated 90,685 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
13 places in Springdale on the National Register of Historic Places.
16 notable people were born in Springdale.
City in Arkansas, United States
Springdale is a city in Washington and Benton counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 84,161 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth-most populous city in Arkansas. It is included in the three-county Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, which had 546,725 residents in 2020. Located on the Springfield Plateau deep in the Ozark Mountains, Springdale has long been an important industrial city for the region. In addition to several trucking companies, the city is home to the world headquarters of Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat- producing company. Springdale has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by a 133% growth in population between the…
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6 towns share a border with Springdale.
All 6 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its C; Elm Springs (B−) is closest. Cave Springs next door grades higher for schools (A+ to Springdale’s B−) and lower for cost of living (C− to B+).
| Town | AR rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale | #61 | C | B+ | C− | B− | C− |
| Elm Springs | #30 | B− | C+ | — | B− | B |
| Tontitown | #18 | B | C | B+ | B− | A− |
| Fayetteville | #26 | B− | C+ | D | A | B+ |
| Cave Springs | #5 | A | C− | A | A+ | A |
| Johnson | #17 | B+ | B | C | B | B |
| Lowell | #8 | A | B+ | B | A− | B+ |
Elm Springs reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Springdale with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Springdale grades C overall, better than 26% of U.S. towns and #61 of 123 in Arkansas. It grades C− for health, C− for safety and B− for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a C−.
Within Arkansas, it does better than 40% of towns.
16 notable people were born here, including Josh Hawley and Bridget Hall.
