There are 6 retirement homes serving Barling, Arkansas. This includes 2 in Barling and 4 nearby. The daily costs of retirment home living in Arkansas range from $26 to $102, with a median expense running approximately $52. The per month cost averages around $1,567 and ranges between $770 and $3,045. Annually, the average cost is around $18,810, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located in Sebastian County, Barling is a small city in Arkansas. It is included in the Fort Smith metropolitan area. It has a population of just 4,735, with 150,605 people in the surrounding metro area. The 55+ community currently constitutes approximately 30% of the total population.
Barling has a very high SeniorScore™ of 82. The average housing price in the city is $145,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $117,000. Barling has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.37%. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($18,000 per capita), vs the average of $35,000 for the state of Arkansas.
Barling has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives average amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Barling has a very high rate of crime and above average air quality.