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Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Introduction to Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Siloam Springs, Arkansas, in Benton county, is 23 miles W of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 81 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. Siloam Springs has a population of 10,843.

Siloam Springs History

Siloam Springs was settled by Simon Sager in 1835. The area was originally known as Hico. The area's first post office was established in 1884. It became a summer resort in 1879 after discovering that the city's waters contained medicinal qualities. It was renamed Siloam City in 1880. Later on, the name was changed to Siloam Springs. It was named after a biblical place. Siloam Springs was incorporated on December 22, 1881. The first railroad entered the city in 1897.

Siloam Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Siloam Springs Museum
  • Natural Falls State Park
  • Talbot Research Library & Museum
  • Prairie Grove Battlefield
  • Gravette Historical Museum
  • Lake Eucha State Park

Things To Do In Siloam Springs

You can visit the Twin Springs Park, Henry Park, and Siloam Springs Municipal Park during your leisure time. Siloam Springs also has several churches such as the Baptist Assembly Church and Landmark Church. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy their leisure at the Siloam Springs Golf Course. The Siloam Springs Museum is also worth visiting. You can plan a trip to the Natural Falls State Park, Arkansas Country Doctor Museum, Lake Eucha State Park, and Bella Vista Historical Museum.

Siloam Springs Transportation

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Siloam Springs Higher Education

The city is home to John Brown University. Northwest Arkansas Community College, Northeastern State University, Westark College, and several other colleges and universities also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySiloam Springs Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Siloam Springs Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Siloam Springs Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Siloam Springs College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Siloam Springs Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Siloam Springs Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Siloam Springs, AR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men410
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women49
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults510
People Above Poverty49
Median Family Income49
People in Middle Class or Better38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime46

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