Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Introduction to Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville is known as a college town and is home to the University of Arkansas. The city is located in the Ozarks in the northwest portion of Arkansas in Washington County. Fayetteville is the location of the Clinton House Museum.

History

The area known as Fayetteville was originally inhabited by the Osage Indians. The Cherokee Treaty which was established in 1828 made the land in the region available to settlers. The town was the location of numerous battles during the Civil War including a battle at Pea Ridge and a battle at Prairie Grove. The city was established in 1836 and was a prominent transportation center due to being situated between eastern cities and the undeveloped West.

The town was given its name in the 1800's by a small number of families settling in the region. They named it after their former home of Fayetteville, Tennessee. The early pioneers who established the area were situated approximately 30 miles away from the newly created Indian Territory. The deported Indian people from the East were placed there. The town was known for providing supplies and a place to rest for people migrating to the West. The economy significantly improved with the arrival of the railroad.

Transportation

The city is served by the Fayetteville Municipal Airport. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport also provides air transportation for the region.

Attractions

• Mt. Sequohyah Conference and Retreat Center offers visitors wonderful views of Fayetteville.
• The Statute of Liberty located at the Washington Regional Medical Center is a quality replica of the Statue of Liberty located in New York City.
• The University of Arkansas.
• The Fayetteville Public Library is recognized as one of the top libraries in the United States.
• The Confederate Cemetery.
• Fayetteville National Cemetery.
• The Stone House.
• Old Main, was the original building for the University of Arkansas.
• The town square.
• Walton Arts Center.
• Clinton House Museum features items associated with President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton.
• The Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks.
• Fayetteville High School.

Activities

• Devil's Den State Park offers residents and tourists opportunities for hiking and backpacking and numerous mountain bicycle trails that extend deep into the park as well as to the Ozark National Forest.
• Dickson Street is the major location for nightlife in the city.
• The Farmers Market is open on a seasonal basis.
• Various sports events provided by the athletes known as the Razorbacks at the University of Arkansas.
• Bikes, Blues and BBQ Festival occurs on a yearly basis.

Higher Education

The city is home to the University of Arkansas. The college is prominent in the areas of agriculture (especially poultry science), creative writing, architecture and business.

High Points

Fayetteville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Fayetteville, AR

Comparing Fayetteville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fayetteville Almanac

Fayetteville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fayetteville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Fayetteville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fayetteville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fayetteville Hospitals

WASHINGTON REGIONAL MED CTR AT NO HILLS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
3215 N NORTH HILLS BLVD
(479) 463-5113
Emergency Service: Yes

Fayetteville VA Medical Center
(VA)
1100 N. College Avenue
(479) 443-4301 or (800) 691-8387

Wal-Mart in Fayetteville

Fayetteville High Schools (2004)

FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EAST
1001 W. STONE
479-444-3050
Serves 1,653 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WEST
2350 OLD FARMINGTON
479-444-3058
Serves 215 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

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