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West fork, AR

West fork, AR.

Population: 7,082 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West fork, AR is $310,966 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,500 after a median 50 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$310,966

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$310,966
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+108.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$310,966
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$272,500
Median list price
$385,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-6.0%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
WEST FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WEST FORK HIGH SCHOOL, WEST FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.6 in
Annual snowfall
6.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,889
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,003

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pea Ridge National Military Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Pea Ridge National Military Park, Fort Smith National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Drake Field (FYV) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Drake Field (FYV) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER, VISTA HEALTH FAYETTEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+516 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,138
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,445
Average weekly wage
$1,051
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,915

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West forkState medianUS median
Median home value$310,966$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$272,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market50 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,138$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in West fork, AR?
$310,966.
What is the median sale price in West fork, AR?
$272,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West fork, AR?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in West fork, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West fork, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, hail, heatWave, lightning.
Is West fork, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in West fork, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West fork, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West fork, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West fork, AR?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West fork, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West fork, AR?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West fork, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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