7 Best Places to Retire in Arkansas

2. Lafayette

Score: 13

Median home price: $51,400

Cost of living index: 73.4

Average commute time: 23.45

Crime rate: 46

Doctors per 100K: 26

North of Louisiana you’ll find Lafayette County, spreading over some 545 square miles. The place is home to over 7.600 people, making it one of the least populated counties in the state.

When it comes to the landscape, Lafayette County is mostly made out of forested hills, which you can obviously trail through, in part at least. That’s because a lot of the land is owned by timber companies which are busy taking down trees and reseeding the areas. There are also several lakes and rivers to enjoy if you like sitting by the water for fishing and picnics or if you enjoy watersports and swimming.

The average house price in the area is over $51,000, which is more than ok as far as home prices go. The cost of living index is well below the national average, namely 73.4, meaning you’ll be paying a lot less than what you currently are just by moving here.

Best Places to Retire in Arkansas

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