Spring and Center Streets

Facts
Carroll County, which includes Eureka Springs, was fifth in travel spending per county during 2002, with $165,473,507 in travel expenditures, accounting for 4.2 percent of total visitor spending in Arkansas.

Arkansas has both the lowest tax bill and lowest cost of living in the country.

Eureka Springs has a very low crime rate of 14 compared to the national average of 100.

A typical resident:

• 46 years old, white, with English, Irish or German heritage.
• Works two seasonal tourism jobs.
• Was not born in Eureka Springs, but has lived here at least five years.
• Has likely moved in the last five years.

The average cost of a new home in the Carroll County area is $65-75 per sq. ft..

Most homes in the community range in price from $100,000 to $150,000 for a 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. home.

Temperatures average 38 degrees in winter; 58 degrees in spring; 76 degrees in summer and 60 degrees in fall.

Since the 1930s, Eureka Springs has attracted artists of visual, performance, musical and literary skills.

Less than five miles west of Eureka Springs on Highway 62 is Lake Leatherwood, the largest city park in the region. The 1,600-acre park offers hiking trails, swimming, camping, and boating opportunities.

Nearby Beaver Lake is one of the state's cleanest, clearest lakes and is mostly undeveloped along the actual shoreline. Large- and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, stripers and catfish thrive in its waters making Beaver Lake a fisherman's paradise. Boat and equipment rentals are available and several area businesses offer fishing licenses, guides and equipment for rent. Lake tours show off the native wildlife, and guides include special tours to spot eagles in winter. The lake is a popular choice for sailing, speedboating, snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming. Beaver Lake Cabins, Cottages, and Beaver Lake Vacation Homes and rentals are available.

Population Total: 2,278 Male: 1,025 Female: 1253 Median Age: 46.3 Under 5: 97 18 and Over: 1,886 65 and Over: 439 Average Household Size: 1.97 Average Family Size: 2.64

Education High School or Higher: 1,525 Bachelor's or Higher: 495 Graduate or Professional Degree: 159 Marital Status Over 15 Years of Age: 1,983 Never Married: 428 Now Married, Except Separated: 913

Race

White: 2,140

Black or Afro American: 1

American Indian or Alaska Native: 16

Asian: 18

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 2

Hispanic or Latino: 91

Economic

Labor Force 16 and Over: 1,271

Minutes Travel Time to Work: 11.6

Median Household Income in 1999 Dollars: 25,547

Median Family Income in 1999 Dollars: 40,341

Per Capita Income in 1999 Dollars: 18,439