[freelancegal]

Hello ya'll...

I am a LATE Senior gal - and am contemplating a move from Hot Spgs to Fort Smith. { BOTH ARKANSAS }
Is this a safe town to live in ? AND, what iare the neighborhoods to AVOID ? Please if someone can
educate me of All they know of this town - I'd be deeply thankful.

TKS, Freelancegal[/b]

[Luvvarkansas]

Move to Van Buren, instead, just across the river. Much more interesting. That's just my opinion, of course. Or go on up to Mountainburg, if you want a little more space. Pretty little tiny town, and not far at all from Ft. Smith/Van Buren/Alma.

They are both pretty safe, I would say. You can look them both up here on City Data and look at the crime stats. I believe Van Buren will be a little safer than Ft. Smith.

[nmnita]

I agree with luvvarkansas; Van Buren which is almost the same as Ft Smith is a better town. As for safety, yes, both areas are as safe as you can get almost anywhere.

[Luvvarkansas]

Originally Posted by nmnita

I agree with luvvarkansas; Van Buren which is almost the same as Ft Smith is a better town.

Van Buren is also just more "interesting"...hilly, a neat old downtown with lots of local shops.

Of course, I think Ft. Smith has an old downtown also (I've never been to it), but Ft. Smith is just flat and "bland"....that's the impression I got from it when I was there.

I guess it just depends on whether you prefer hills or flatlands.

[freelancegal]

THANK YOU ALL who replied - I APPRECIATE IT ALOT

I've made Reservations in VanBuren - Which I think may be my new HOME !!

I'm also gonna check out Mountainburg while I am there !

AGAIN, THANKS a Bunch