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Springdale, Arkansas

Introduction to Springdale, Arkansas

Springdale, Arkansas, in Washington county, is 8 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 104 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. Springdale has a population of 45,798.

Springdale History

Springdale was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. The Osage Indians used the area for seasonal hunting in the late 18th century. It was first settled by the whites in the 1830s. The Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church was the area's first church, and it was established in 1843. The area was also named Shiloh. The first post office was established in 1872, and the area was renamed to Springdale because another Shiloh existed in Arkansas. The city was incorporated on April 1, 1878.

Springdale and nearby Attractions

  • Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
  • Arkansas Air Museum
  • Rogers Historical Museum
  • Pea Ridge National Military Park
  • Beaver Lake State Park
  • Eureka Springs Gardens

Things To Do In Springdale

Springdale has several parks and open spaces including Shiloh Memorial Park, Bobby Hopper Park, and Murphy Park. You can also visit the Shiloh Historic District. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and the Springdale Branch Library will enable you to discover some of the area’s history. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Sunset Square Shopping Center, Plaza Shopping Center, and Elmdale Shopping Center.

Springdale Transportation

You can reach Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport within several minutes.

Springdale Higher Education

Northwest Arkansas Community College and the University of Arkansas-Main Campus are the nearest college and university.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Springdale Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Springdale Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Springdale Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Springdale College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Springdale Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Springdale, AR

Comparing Springdale 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity58
Senior Citizens42
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men29
Well-Paid Single Women28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty49
College Educated Adults39
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home47
Walking and Biking to Work28
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents92
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime43

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