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Senior Apartments in Arkansas
As families search for senior housing, Arkansas should stand out for those seeking a mild climate, affordable living costs, and plenty of natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Arkansas — known as “The Natural State” for its abundance of lakes, rivers, and forests — sits in a geographical transition zone between the Deep South and the Midwest, and features the best of both regions. Winters are short without extreme cold, and the Ozarks stretch down into the state’s northern counties. Here you’ll find gems such as Eureka Springs, the artistic oasis in the hills surrounding Beaver Lake, along with Ozark National Forest and the Buffalo National River. But it’s the Ouachita Mountains and healing waters of Hot Springs National Park of central Arkansas that attract most of the state’s tourists. Arkansas is also home to the small but diverse cities of Fayetteville and Little Rock, both of which are college towns with enough options and activities to cater to anyone’s interests.
The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in Arkansas is about $700.
Top cities in Arkansas
Arkansas Senior Apartment Regulations
Each state regulates senior living communities differently. Because senior apartments are sometimes offered by assisted living communities, states may regulate senior apartments within their guidelines for assisted living. You can use APFM’s guide to assisted living regulations to learn more about access to community records in Arkansas.
In Arkansas, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+, and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.
Cost of Living
Overall, the cost of living in Arkansas is considered to be much more affordable than the national average. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.
Price Indexes
- Cost of Living: 88
- Groceries: 92
- Housing: 74
- Utilities: 92
- Transportation: 84
Demographics
About 17% of Arkansas’ population are seniors. In the 2016 presidential election, Arkansas leaned conservative. However, many of its counties with larger cities, like the Little Rock area, tend to be more progressive.
2016 Presidential Election
- 34% voted Democratic
- 61% voted Republican
- 5% voted third party
Population
- Median age: 38
- Over the age of 55: 30%
- 2018 population: 3,013,825
- 2020 population: 3,035,598
- Estimated 2025 population: 3,090,722
Miscellaneous
- 41% regularly attend a religious service
- 23% consider themselves atheist, agnostic, or a non-believer
- The state has a total of 6,697 congregations
- There are 361 Masonic lodges in the state
Climate and Weather
Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate, meaning the state often experiences mild temperatures throughout the year. In fact, the average temperature is above 50F for nine months of the year. Summers tend to be hot with lots of moisture in the air, and winters are usually cool but not extremely cold. The state receives plenty of rainfall, particularly in the spring, although droughts can occur in late summer. Thunderstorms are common throughout the year, with the biggest threat of severe storms and tornadoes occurring during spring. Winter storms are less common, and they usually bring more sleet and freezing rain than snow.
Humidity and Precipitation
- Average humidity level: 71%
- Average monthly precipitation: 4”
- Average maximum monthly precipitation: 7” (May)
Air Quality
- Average air quality index rating: 39 (Good)
- Average maximum air quality rating: 48 in July (Good)
Seasonal Temperatures
- Average temperature: 60°F
- Average summer temperature: 79°F
- Typical summer high: 95°F (July)
- Typical summer low: 60°F (June)
- Average winter temperature: 41°F
- Typical winter high: 60°F (February)
- Typical winter low: 22°F (January)
Cities in Arkansas
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