Fort Smith, AR
Financial stability in Fort Smith.
Income resilience and cost pressure indicators tied to long-term financial stability. Use this page to understand how this risk factor contributes to the overall score in Fort Smith and how it compares with peer cities.
Review the measures, data sources, and narrative summary to see what drives the LifeRiskIQ Risk Score for this risk factor.
Risk factor score
59.4
Relative risk factor scoreRisk factor scores compare Fort Smith against peer cities and statewide baselines. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk in this risk factor.
What we measure
Signals included in this risk factor.
- Median household income (ACS)
- Poverty rate (ACS)
- Rent-burdened households (ACS)
- Consumer complaint volume per capita (CFPB)
Sources
Data inputs and verticals.
- US Census ACS
- CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
Factor context
In Fort Smith, this is the #4 highest risk factor out of 5 scored factors.
Versus average factor
-3.9 points
Versus overall score
-3.9 points
Narrative summary
How Financial stability influences risk in Fort Smith.
The Financial stability score for Fort Smith, AR is 59.4. This indicates moderate relative risk compared with other cities.
This risk factor combines ACS median income, poverty, and rent-burden indicators with CFPB complaint volume per capita. Higher scores suggest more financial pressure and consumer distress relative to peers.
Use this risk factor with housing and mobility signals to understand cost pressure and long-term household stability at a population level.
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Longevity and health outcomes
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Environmental and disaster exposure
Hazard exposure and air quality pressure that influence long-term stability.
Mobility and accident risk
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Access and infrastructure
Essential services and care capacity that support long-term stability.
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