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North Little Rock, AR

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North Little Rock, AR

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 62
Population64,504
Foreign Born2.9%
Population Density1,216people per mi²
Median Age36.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

77/100

23% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in North Little Rock, Arkansas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$31k
Comfortable $33k$48k
Luxury $93k+$143k+
Elite (Top 5%) $110k+$171k+
Affordability Ratio

106%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
6

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

3.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport

3mi

Post Office

USPS — Little Rock, AR

7.6mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 3.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.7 mi
Marina4Nearest 1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range7Nearest 2.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$51k+4.2%
32% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$194k
70% below US avg
College Educated
30.1%
14% below US avg
WFH
7.7%
46% below US avg
Homeownership
46.7%
29% below US avg
Median Home
$170k
40% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
F
High Risk

Significantly higher crime rates than 83% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
49.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−4.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−16.3%
Homicide
0.16 / 1k Residents146% above state avg
Robbery
1.02 / 1k Residents244% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
8.05 / 1k Residents102% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+6.5%
Burglary
5.52 / 1k Residents110% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
30.24 / 1k Residents163% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.91 / 1k Residents198% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for North Little Rock, Arkansas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season250 days325 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.1"
Elevation266 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1077 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,216/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 614 mi · coast 350 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$212.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMemphis633k people are 129 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital1.4 miLittle Rock, AR
Nearest Prison3.4 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T11:28:08.000Z

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