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West Fork, Arkansas, in Washington county, is 9 miles S of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 102 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Part of the surrounding Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metro area, the city is not an isolated city. West Fork is home to some 2,042 residents.
In West Fork, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in West Fork are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the city tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, West Fork had a median family income of $41,818. More so than most places, the people in West Fork generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in West Fork. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of West Fork can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in West Fork was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In West Fork, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Fork to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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