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Measure Eureka SpringsArkansas, United States Remove Eureka Springs OxfordMississippi, United States Remove Oxford
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 4.7 5.7
Connector Score 5.9 6.1
Safety — 8.1
Affordability 7.5 6.7
Transportation 4.5 6.0
Car-free friendliness 3.0 4.5
Walkability 3.5 5.0
Things to do 4.5 5.3
Food & dining 3.5 5.7
Places to stay 4.5 5.0
Nature & outdoors 3.5 3.5
Scenic value 4.5 4.0
Family friendliness 4.2 5.1
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.7 6.0
Nightlife 3.0 6.9
Remote-work friendliness 4.7 5.3
Road-trip convenience 6.2 6.0
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.3 7.1
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $120 $115
Mid-range $180 $173
Luxury $311 $311
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 90 98
Typical 1-bedroom rent $950 $1,150
Population 2,166 27K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Drive Bus
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Eureka Springs — 6 h 33 min details
Character
Best for History —
Known for Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music
When to go Peak: Fall foliage, spring weekends and festi… Peak: Fall football weekends and graduation…

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