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Stuttgart, Arkansas

Introduction to Stuttgart, Arkansas

Stuttgart, Arkansas, in Arkansas county, is 31 miles NE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 96 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 9,745.

Stuttgart History

Stuttgart was founded in the fall of 1878 by Louis Sterling Stigger, a native of Germany. The area's post office was established in 1880, and Stigger became the first postmaster. He named the area after Stuttgart in Germany. The first railroad entered the city in 1882. The area was platted in 1884. The city was incorporated on April 19, 1889, and Colonel Robert Crockett became the first mayor. Rice farming was first introduced to the area in 1904. Stuttgart was almost completely destroyed by an EF3 tornado on May 10, 2008.

Stuttgart and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie
  • Stuttgart Agriculture Museum
  • White River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Louisiana Purchase State Park
  • Central Delta Depot Museum
  • Toltec Mounds State Park

Things To Do In Stuttgart

Stuttgart is home to the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie and Stuttgart Agriculture Museum. One can visit the local parks including Bryant Park and Cain Park. You can also visit the Stuttgart Public Library to learn about the area's history. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Mini Mall Shopping Center. You can also plan a trip to the White River National Wildlife Refuge.

Stuttgart Transportation

Flights can be availed from Adams Field.

Stuttgart Higher Education

There are several universities and colleges that offer higher educational facilities including the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Harding University, and University of Central Arkansas.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Stuttgart Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Stuttgart Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Stuttgart Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Stuttgart Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Stuttgart Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Stuttgart, AR

Comparing Stuttgart 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
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men39
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34

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