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Arkansas:
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Population:
32nd largest U.S. State by population, with 2,855,390 people (2009 estimate).
Size:
29th largest state in the country by area, at 53,179 square miles.
Largest city: Little Rock
Median income:
$38,815 (2008 estimate)
Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 49 inches per year
Yearly snowfall: 5.2 inches per year
Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Little Rock:
January, 49/31; July, 92/72 |
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Senior Life in Arkansas
Arkansas has a higher than average percentage of people over the age of 65. According to the 2006 census, 13.8% of Arkansas residents are over 65, which is 1.4% over the national average. The need for assisted living in Arkansas, and the rest of the US has been growing as more of our 'baby boomers' enter their retirement years.
Economy:
In 2005, Little Rock was named Forbes Magazine's 22nd best city for business, and in 2009 the Brookings Institution ranked it the 7th best metropolitan economy in the United States. Arkansas (and its capital city in particular,) have been successful in luring some of the nation's largest companies like Raytheon, Siemens, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and AT&T. But the state's most famous residents are the Wal-Mart corporation (headquartered in Bentonville,) and Tyson Foods (based in Springdale).
Noteworthy:
In 2004, the $165 million William J. Clinton Presidential Center was dedicated in Little Rock. Clinton isn't the only famous Arkansan though, Johnny Cash and Douglas MacArthur also hail from the state. |
Assisted Living Facility Monthly Rates, Arkansas
(Private One Bedroom) |
| Region |
Minimum
Monthly Rate |
Maximum
Monthly Rate |
Median
Monthly Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Fayetteville |
$1,150 |
$3,450 |
$2,550 |
$30,600 |
N/A |
| AR/OK-Fort Smith |
$1,350 |
$2,825 |
$1,763 |
$21,150 |
15% |
| Jonesboro |
$1,250 |
$3,118 |
$2,225 |
$26,700 |
22% |
| Little Rock |
$1,300 |
$4,200 |
$1,968 |
$23,610 |
N/A |
| Pine Bluff |
$1,950 |
$1,950 |
$1,950 |
$23,400 |
N/A |
| AR/TX-Texarkana |
$1,725 |
$2,945 |
$2,145 |
$25,740 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$1,230 |
$3,120 |
$2,555 |
$30,660 |
10% |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, Arkansas
(Semi-Private Room) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Fayetteville |
$83 |
$180 |
$128 |
$128 |
1% |
| AR/OK-Fort Smith |
$105 |
$150 |
$127 |
$46,255 |
6% |
| Jonesboro |
$105 |
$138 |
$123 |
$44,713 |
5% |
| Little Rock |
$112 |
$185 |
$137 |
$49,823 |
5% |
| Pine Bluff |
$115 |
$135 |
$120 |
$43,800 |
N/A |
| AR/TX-Texarkana |
$100 |
$150 |
$115 |
$41,975 |
5% |
| Rest of State |
$100 |
$152 |
$128 |
$46,538 |
5% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Arkansas
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Fayetteville |
$15 |
$16 |
$16 |
-1% |
| AR/OK - Fort Smith |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Jonesboro |
$11 |
$24 |
$15 |
2% |
| Little Rock |
$14 |
$14 |
$14 |
N/A |
| Pine Bluff |
$20 |
$20 |
$20 |
N/A |
| AR/TX - Texarkana |
$13 |
$13 |
$13 |
2% |
| Rest of State |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Alabama
(Medicare Certified) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Fayetteville |
$65 |
$65 |
$65 |
N/A |
| AR/OK - Fort Smith |
$10 |
$10 |
$10 |
N/A |
| Jonesboro |
$65 |
$70 |
$65 |
N/A |
| Little Rock |
$70 |
$70 |
$70 |
N/A |
| Pine Bluff |
$65 |
$114 |
$68 |
58% |
| AR/TX - Texarkana |
$90 |
$90 |
$90 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$17 |
$95 |
$75 |
N/A |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, Arkansas
(Both Provider Types) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
| Fayetteville |
$15 |
$65 |
$40 |
| AR/OK - Fort Smith |
$10 |
$10 |
$5 |
| Jonesboro |
$11 |
$70 |
$40 |
| Little Rock |
$14 |
$70 |
$41 |
| Pine Bluff |
$9 |
$95 |
$36 |
| AR/TX - Texarkana |
$13 |
$114 |
$41 |
| Rest of State |
$90 |
$90 |
$45 |
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| Adult Day Health Care Daily Rates, Arkansas |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate* |
| Fayetteville |
N/A |
N/A |
$44 |
$11,403 |
| AR/OK - Fort Smith |
N/A |
N/A |
$46 |
$11,925 |
| Jonesboro |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Little Rock |
N/A |
N/A |
$44 |
$11,448 |
| Pine Bluff |
N/A |
N/A |
$44 |
$11,448 |
| AR/TX - Texarkana |
$41 |
$41 |
$41 |
$10,660 |
| Rest of State |
$45 |
$45 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates , Arkansas
(Private Room ) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Fayetteville |
$130 |
$235 |
$163 |
$59,313 |
1% |
| AR/OK - Fort Smith |
$118 |
$185 |
$132 |
$48,180 |
6% |
| Jonesboro |
$120 |
$151 |
$143 |
$52,013 |
N/A |
| Little Rock |
$116 |
$235 |
$148 |
$53,838 |
3% |
| Pine Bluff |
$125 |
$172 |
$155 |
$56,575 |
N/A |
| AR/TX - Texarkana |
$125 |
$150 |
$129 |
$47,085 |
5% |
| Rest of State |
$108 |
$184 |
$143 |
$52,195 |
5% |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, Arkansas
(Private Room) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Fayetteville |
$165 |
$208 |
$177 |
$64,652 |
7% |
| AR/OK - Fort Smith |
$163 |
$163 |
$163 |
$59,313 |
N/A |
| Jonesboro |
$140 |
$193 |
$169 |
$61,707 |
6% |
| Little Rock |
$155 |
$235 |
$171 |
$62,233 |
N/A |
| Pine Bluff |
$147 |
$173 |
$159 |
$58,035 |
N/A |
| AR/TX - Texarkana |
$155 |
$173 |
$159 |
$58,035 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$140 |
$180 |
$166 |
$60,590 |
3% |
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