AVOID moving to Arkansas - UNLESS You Can Handle These 10 NEGATIVES

[@2Atreehugger]

Moved here from California in 2021…. Never looked back. California is over regulated and regimented and too expensive. I’m finally feeling like I’m free. No road rage, everyone is so nice. The youngsters are so polite and mannered.

[@Investmiz]

Where in Arkansas did you move to?

[@christinasophiapaterno9022]

I second this. In California and tired of this. Where in AK?

[@2Atreehugger]

Between Greers Ferry and Heber springs. 3 minutes from the lake. Finally getting used to real rain. All of the birds are coming out and they are so beautiful and colorful… deer everywhere even in my yard.

[@2Atreehugger]

My ears still ring from all the California noise I became accustomed to. It’s so quiet and peaceful here. I haven’t been pissed off in months. Money goes way farther

[@marywilliams5864]

Go back to california

[@brucegibson8053]

Moved to N. central in 2019 after a wildfire took our town and all we had. Yes, pollen is a problem in the spring but the feeling of freedom can't be beat. The fishing & hunting is far and above Calif. The homeless problem is next to none. Even though there is a meth problem, it's small. It's much safer here, the theft problem is next to none. Just lock up what you want to keep. Remember this, almost everyone carries a gun of some type so the low life's tend to keep that in mind and leave you alone.

[@libbylife7161]

Awesomeness!

[@similiustusetpeccator592]

You didn't happen to live in Paradise, California did you? Just curious.

[@lorenheard2561]

@@similiustusetpeccator592 Someone I knew lived in Greenville,Can. Lost their home to the fire. It seems way out unnatural compared to almost every other type of fires from years ago it appears. Paradise obviously the most horrifying....

[@abowla7187]

Don't vote democrat.

[@EzraRoberts-kg3py]

Love you!!! Love what you had to say. We love it here and we love that we are growing

[@kristenlanders2999]

Born and raised here. I love my state. So glad my ancestors settled here.

[@Rats-y3u]

Same I was born and raised in Arkansas too

[@kristenlanders2999]

Katelyn what part of the state. I am in Pea Ridge Arkansas.

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

Our ancestors where Deeded Land here NE Ark. for their service in the War of 1812. Our Area is ruined. It was wonderful growing up here. Im past 70 and dont like it any longer. Its changed for the worse.

[@trevorjameson3213]

@@thecollectoronthecorner7061 Maybe try moving to the Southwest part of Arkansas. I have land there, and my ancestors settled there in the mid-1800's. It is still nice there and no different than it was back in the '60's, still the same.

[@kalvynhavenhill3366]

Well besides the drug running,I wouldnt be proud of that. And how corrupt the police are

[@aracelirisinger4061]

Moved to Arkansas 15 yrs ago from Texas and i love it!!

[@xxvvkx9312]

I'm DYING TO GTF OUT OF N.E. TX ITS bleak barren & dilapidated. The women are SO GD RUDE to me. Wont hire me & if they catch me with a job, they LIE to get me fired. JUST LIKE CA WISH I NEVER CAME HERE. It's an UGLY SH*T HOLE

[@rjoetting7594]

I was born in South West, Missouri. And I personally think that the Ozarks is one the if not best place in the country to live and raise a family. Very conservative, believe in individuals' rights, and not judgmental unless you try to take away those rights. Most have a strong belief in God and country and community.

[@porcine83]

#2 could probably cover most of it- "Don't move somewhere and then try to make it like the crap-hole you just moved from." Everyone is looking at you, Californians. 😐

[@LivinginArkansas]

Word!

[@khiaralas8378]

Or maybe people are politely trying to educate you, so your actions don't inadvertently kill someone. From an independent someone who lived next to one of the top hospitals in the world and the top hospital in the U.S.

[@javelintherobloxcop]

Born and raised in Arkansas and I’m am proud of it

[@drakejdf]

Other than allergies i don’t see negatives ? I’m moving to Conway in two months.

[@nocontent6022]

@@drakejdf lol i live in conway

[@drakejdf]

@@nocontent6022 how long?my sister and her husband moved to Arkansas 35 years ago.

[@janieyoung8987]

You betcha

[@kissass6477]

I'm looking at buying a home in Jacksonville ar give me any feedback would be helpful

[@jessicawhite1598]

My favorite aunt lived in Arkansas and we loved coming to visit. Precious memories ❤ miss that amazing lady so much!

[@thecollectoronthecorner7061]

We are longtime residents of NE Arkansas. And I will give you some advice no Lying Realtor will. If you decide to move here or anyplace else. Dont buy a place. You buy something and then you got your money tied up. Rent and stay for a year. That way if you decide you dont like it you can easily pack your bags and leave. If you stay a year and like it them you can purchase a place.

[@LivinginArkansas]

We offer that advise all the time, we also encourage an explore trip to shop, dine, walk, & play in the areas they are interested in Thanks for bundling all realtors as liars

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@LivinginArkansas I got lucky as my realtor was honest and nice and if I sell my home i will look her up.

[@stephanieo6252]

See ya!

[@stephenchota6396]

Rents are cheap in North Central and North East Ark. I'm talking 500 to 600 a month for a 3 bedroom house. You can't beat the costs.

[@shonhurt4520]

@@stephenchota6396 We must be looking at different newspapers.

[@Aaron.Drake.Ames.]

Welcome to Arkansas! Keep it red leave the blue where you left it! 😀

[@teejay6063]

My daughter has a penis. Is it OK if I move my family there?

[@bayoulafourche]

Last time I checked, people are free to make their own decisions.

[@RokansawDairyGoats]

@@bayoulafourchenobody said you couldn’t. Arkansas is a great state and we don’t want it destroyed by blue policies like New York, California & Illinois.

[@cephelps6339]

Amen!

[@centertonarkansastyrantpatrol]

Legalize weed like missouri the red state next door and maybe get an education

[@lucimitchell7273]

My dad moved to Melbourne arkansas about 5 years ago from california. And every time I come visit him, I fall more and more in love with the state and it’s locals. I still live in california, but thankfully a small mountain town

[@FindOrMakeit]

Red conservative area is my kind of place. Have you seen the Blue states? They are falling apart.

[@LivinginArkansas]

No comment... 😉

[@gerryhemmer1573]

Think you need to do some serious research on that statement.

[@larrywright2677]

Arkansas has the fifth highest crime rate in the country.all red states are very high crime.

[@arky5610]

@@larrywright2677 red states have blue cities, blue cities is why the crime rates are high ,gangs drugs, lack of education, and Government dependency ,and Arkansas has Little rock, at one time had the most crime rate in America ,back in the 80's ,they even made a movie about the little Rock call Bangin in Little Rock

[@bonnieblood3983]

​@@larrywright2677 😂😂😂

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

I'm from Canada and my wife is from Arkansas. We live in Heber Springs now, you have NO idea how incredibly great things are here compared to other places. Incredible, friendly people who are the best humanity has to offer, hell, wish they were further to the right. This area feels more like home than where I'm actually from.

[@itsmyownfreakshow]

That says more about you than them and you should really branch out more if Arkansas, the place that finishes last in every category, is your idea of awesome...lol

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

@@itsmyownfreakshow oh no, it's a poor state, how terrible. The people here must be truly awful... Says more about you really.

[@Farm.team601]

fun fact: i went to heber springs resort last summer

[@JS-jh4cy]

In Canada thinking of looking at Arkansas for rural areas to farm or garden nursery, got taxed and over taxed in Canada for my small farm

[@allen480]

@@JS-jh4cy Just don’t try to convert Arkansas into a Canada.

[@ryanminor2334]

I hear nothing but positives. It’s Red, mountain biking friendly, good hunting, hiking and camping. Sign me up!

[@lildlo]

Born and raised in nwa (fayetteville) and have moved away twice only to miss the Boston Mountains of the Ozarks. Its something about the hills that make nwa special. I understand the appeal and that with walmart and the u of a, growth is inevitable. But the gentrification of Southern Fayetteville breaks my heart bc thats where i grew up. Alot of my childhood memories of certain homes or locations have been demolished and rebuilt with modern, outrageously priced flats. It historically, was the blue collar folks that lived down there. There used to be bars and spots where the community gathered that are just a memory now to only those that were around then. There is one man that everyone with historical ties to fayetteville know. Sherman Morgan...he owned a watering hole with an old jukebox in the holler (south of the old courthouse). But Sherman was fayetteville. If the developers of the area would dig deeper into the areas they are developing and somehow honor the past. Instead slapping a trendy name on a building disrespects the souls that built the town and made fayetteville, what it is today! #keepfayettvillefunky

[@HannadayFLO]

This nearly made me cry cos it's probably so true.... the past is rarely honoured - it's all about $$$$$

[@rgplpc]

I appreciate your sentiments about NWA. I feel that way too, sometimes. I live in another state now, but after living in Prairie Grove for 25 years, my heart yearns for small-town life, quiet neighborhoods, easy access to streams and lakes, etc. Progress is inevitable and sometimes comes so quickly that it is unsettling. On the other hand, it also has its upside; remember when that area you called "the holler" was called something else?

[@jahrainman]

hey guys an arkansan here. if the northwest isnt good for you, try to live in hot springs or north little rock. hot springs has a ton of things to do (and the hot springs of course) and north little rock has amazing homes if you are in the right areas (i recommend the lakewood neighborhood).

[@suenoble5157]

We used to be called Arkansas-awers

[@gigeo48]

ft smith is the best place to live in arkansas

[@jackiesmith2801]

I live near Hot Springs. There is NO nightlife. VERY few choices for dining and everything is priced like a tourist trap.

[@bonnieblood3983]

​@@jackiesmith2801 If you can get tourists there, I'm sure they can get it to change.

[@reb1050]

@@jackiesmith2801 Uh...Hot Springs IS a tourist trap. Duh.

[@newconservative7357]

KEEP Arkansas RED, it almost sounds like you’re saying it’s a bad thing …. It’s not! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@michaelhunter3101]

Being a red state is exactly why my wife and I have come to love it

[@SamuraiKage-iv3ow]

The Reds are bring child labor back yay!

[@FPSTinter]

To someone from a blue western state it might be. To some of us its part of why we’re looking at moving to AR.

[@nick8243]

Red means crap schools, high poverty, severe restrictions on abortion rights, high crime, ignorance and stupidity.

[@xb5883]

Problem is people want to talk about politics too much instead of just living life like we used to.

[@donnysmith946]

You should rename this AVOID moving to North WEST Arkansas. Cause where I live in NE Arkansas I challenge you to find 1, yes ONE bicycle on the roads.. You may see a few children riding them in residential areas only But, YES it is a RED state and just about every household has at least 4 guns!! Got my first rifle when I was 6.

[@PrayersForYou888]

Is 'red' short for redneck?

[@marianng3920]

Coming from communist Los Angeles moving to NWA this May will be like arriving at a beautiful haven of peace, freedom & friendly faces. Already found a great church too.

[@kassie4426]

Don't you just hate Commiefornia?! I was born and raised in the Central Valley.

[@glozzomtu]

NWA is fairly liberal...

[@arky5610]

@@glozzomtu no it is not, Fayetteville and Eureka Springs are the only two leftist towns i can think have ,in n w Arkansas, the whole state is all red ,thank god

[@billkaldem5099]

Moving from one communist area to another. Good luck

[@jimmypage3183]

To be honest NW Arkansas is very different from the rest of Arkansas. I've lived in NE Arkansas for the 50 years of my life. Personally I would prefer the world continue to be ignorant of our presence. No offence.....

[@jeanniesmith3356]

I'm thinking about moving to NE Arkansas.

[@LivinginArkansas]

People every day are already moving here, we are simply providing a "road map" to find the best areas that would fit them. I have yet to talk to someone that our videos convinced to move here that had not Already made their mind up that they were moving to NWA

[@jimmypage3183]

@@jeanniesmith3356 Jonesboro is terrible! The housing market is so expensive. If you have children smaller schools are much better.

[@jimglasco]

@@jimmypage3183 Paragould is starting to get too big for it's Britches now, but houses are going up everywhere you look....the traffic is the problem with this little town.

[@jimmypage3183]

@@jimglasco To be honest I don't have a huge amount of loyalty for my home town. At all.lol With that maybe your thinking of Jonesboro AR. I certainly am not looking for a debate. After all Arkansas is a backwater state and a terrible place to live.😇

[@darkstar6909]

Moved to central Arkansas from Washington State last May and haven't regretted it once. Only downsides I can see are the bugs, snakes and humidity

[@libbylife7161]

I am planning to move there from Washington State too. I need to find a job though. Glad they are conservative. 😍

[@203297]

@@libbylife7161 I'm in Washington state too. Also looking to relocate in the next 6 months.

[@libbylife7161]

@@203297 Awesome! I am going to try to fly down to Arkansas in early spring. I rather watch out for bugs and snakes them watch out for the Liberals of Washington state take away our money by high taxes lol. God bless!

[@203297]

@@libbylife7161 exactly. Lol stay safe

[@rsms4027]

Moved from Eastern WA to northwest AR in sept...

[@amandaleebee98]

My mom sold her smaller house in California for 450k & she’s building her own bigger house in Arkansas for 250k !! Whoop whoop

[@LivinginArkansas]

I love that!

[@michaelriley9315]

Hope she didn't bring liberalism with her.

[@steveh7108]

@@michaelriley9315 you know she more than likely did. I am sitting here as we speak cringing overall the city BS and politics they are bringing into this small community with them. I listen to One complain on social media that a man posted a picture of his twelve-year-old son with his first deer kill of the hunting season. She complained about how horrible it was and it should be pulled down from the social media page. A bunch of nuts moving in to the countryside.

[@jed1166]

Hey Amanda, lived in Northern California for 52+ years… question: where in California is there a $450,000 house? My old 1,100 sq ft house in Daly City is now $1.3 million?

[@jed1166]

@@steveh7108 hey Steve! There are Republican deer / waterfowl hunters and anglers, (catch and EAT!), like me, from California. No, the post of the 12 year old with his first deer certainly shouldn’t be taken down. But, don’t judge every Californian by this person that suggested there was something wrong with killing and eating a deer. Stick to your ways, and eventually, these people will understand that they don’t belong, and move back. I just retired, and moving very soon to “Red” Arizona. But, I am watching this video, because Arkansas intrigues me… it rains there, and the lure of the outdoors life is calling. The drought in the west has really made fishing and duck hunting hit and miss…don’t worry, I’ll fit right in.

[@dball5243]

Hey, I was born in AR, and God willing, I'll die here. Now I'm from the Delta. Bout 40 miles from Memphis, as the crow flies. Arkansans love meeting folk from all over and will be accepting and loving to anyone. Long as you don't come round trying to change our way of life, we'll care for and defend you like family. I thank the above for making this ole boy and Arkansan! Woo Damn Pig! If ya know, ya know!

[@timthomas325]

I bought my house in Arkansas in 2012 for $49,000 came with 20 acres, I put it up for sale when all these northerns started moving here and sold it for $210k. And they thought they were getting a deal

[@deathbyvanity1955]

man thats great. can I have just 1 acre? lol

[@beardeduke0303]

They’ll sell it for $300k lol

[@FungusAmungus-fl8iy]

Because they were getting a deal. Have you looked around lately. I bought my house in North Idaho for 180,000, 6 months later it was appraised at 450,000, I shit you not. The world is going mad

[@mikelima7269]

@@FungusAmungus-fl8iy I pray every night that this happens to us. We just got here but the lack of legal protection after a particularly nasty run in has us ready to go already. I miss living in a place where people have rights not just businesses, and where Jesus values are practiced not just virtue signaled.

[@hahna77]

@@mikelima7269 Amen.

[@haynknight2002]

I'm from Hawaii but cost of living, while I'm doing pretty well for myself, has become borderline unbearable. I met a couple while on a cruise and during our conversation, I had mentioned how I expressed to my wife that as crazy as it sounds, we should move to the mainland. I have been to a bunch of states but I can't get past how rude people are (not all states I've been to). I told them that I wanted to move to a state that had something close to the Hawaii feel. A community feel. They smiled and with the most inviting tone suggested I come to Arkansas and that they'd love to have us there. It really got me thinking about it because the invitation seemed so genuine and the more I do research, the more I feel like my family would love it there.

[@LivinginArkansas]

We would love to have yall come here, before you call us up and we can give you our take on NW AR

[@haynknight2002]

@LIVING IN ARKANSAS We're definitely looking so if we do decide to make a trip to check it out, I'll definitely contact you.

[@prestonstephens7719]

Escaped from Houston, Texas to move here. Yes the people here are very nice and friendly. Come on down and sit a spell. Aloha to howdy.!!!

[@mindys1198]

Yes great place, lots of nature and fun events....I'm in Benton and it's great with young kids

[@MsThebeMoon]

You'll definitely get a good bang for your buck as far as housing and property - even in Northwest Arkansas where property value is higher, it's still lower comparatively, especially from Hawaii. To me it has everything that I could want at an affordable price except the ocean. Have to make due with Rivers, Lakes and creeks - where there are plenty. I'm originally from Western New York and first moved here in 2004 for a few years and came back in 2016.

[@stephenchota6396]

My friends are living in North Central Ark, Ash Flat, Horseshoe Bend, Mammoth Springs ectopic and the complaint that they have are Californians moving in and trying to change everything. I'm from Chicago and when Chicago people find a place that we like we don't want anything to change. We adapt real well to new evironments.

[@Jennifer-fj4wf]

I'm not trying to be rude but you sound like a peon. Frankly you are not the head you're the tail. Your just repeating the same narrative over and over again to get attention and likes. People from California are NOT coming into the state you DONT OWN and changing a damn thing. Get it together Americans!

[@TheWalterKurtz]

The Chicago crowd turned Walworth County Wisconsin into a suburb of hell. I came to Arkansas 3 years ago to escape it.

[@stephenchota6396]

Sure, they ruined Lake Ivanhoe for you big time, didn't they ?

[@TheWalterKurtz]

@@stephenchota6396; Lake Como.

[@TheWalterKurtz]

@stephenchota6396 ; I lived at Lake Wandawega for 20 years. Proud to be white trash.

[@maggiemay97]

Most of the things you mentioned are exactly why I am moving to Arkansas!

[@N1ghtH4wk86]

Moved to Vermont from Hot Springs AR, never going back. High Crime, high Drug, high poverty. I couldn't walk from work without being approached by children selling crack, or thugs trying to rob me. My porch getting shot up, crack house next door. Up here, like zero crime. No more red states for me. Fayetteville AR was beautiful and I had no problems there, my Mom lives there

[@germanicvsivlivscsar4364]

I know the feeling, I left Hot Spring County (below Garland county where Hot Springs is located) in January for Maine. Never going back, got sick of the political polarization and crime.

[@tobyweldon7551]

Just Remember if you messed up your state & moved here to Arkansas ! Vote Republican & Keep our State Nice !

[@malinichandra6953]

I agree!! I used to live in arkansas , was there for 13 years and loved living there

[@lonestarrk9308]

My wife and I are going to move out of Arizona in the next year or so. California refugees turned us blue. We are looking at states that have a long history of being red.

[@silverado_motions_my21]

I'll move there maybe in the next 10 years. I'm not an American. But I still gonna show my support for the Republicans.

[@mason4966]

Lol😂 I wonder how those republican beliefs are doing in Louisiana......

[@lonestarrk9308]

@@mason4966 You know why you don’t know how things are doing in Louisiana? Because there is nothing going on there? Just people living their lives like normal Americans.

[@evabermon9670]

You did a wonderful job with this. I have to admit that I was skeptical and alittle aggravated at your title, but very pleasantly surprised at how you avoided disrespectful critical comments. You still helped us keep our dignity, yet pointed out the things that "people from off" sometimes end up hating about our beloved and awesome state. Thank you for a really well done "warning". Maybe it will ease some of the resentment when people, especially from up north, move here expecting our state to be as commercial and competitive as theirs. I taught woodcarving to mostly northern retirees for 22 years, so I have experienced alot of flack from disgruntled "city folks from off". Frankly, we couldn't care less whether you like us or like our state. If you're kind and considerate, you will be treated with the upmost Southern hospitality. On the other hand, if you're disrespectful, we will treat you exactly the same way you treat us.

[@moudavis5830]

In the 60's in east Tennessee if you are in a small town and someone uttered the phrase, "Your from away from here." When the locals said the phrase it sounded more like a single word.

[@hahna77]

@moudavis5830 in Texas it's "yain't-from-ear-r-ya"

[@charoletteparish5920]

❤ this

[@KerryHicks-v5b]

Born and raised here. Sixty years. We have an 83 percent Republicam supermajority in our legislature, all our representative and senators are Republican. Our governir is a Trump Republican. All of our state constitutional offices are held by Republicans. Desegregation here didnt happen here until the 1980s under Clinton. We have the fourth highest incarceration rate in the WORLD, and are solving it under our new governor by building a $500 million prison facility, eliminating parole release in some cases, and extending the time served before release in others. We dont do the abortion thing here. We are among the poorest states in the nation. One of the worst medical systems in the nation. Infant mirtality rate is very high. One of the highest crime rates in the nation. Near the bottom on education. Some of the lowest wages in the nation. And you dont even have to take my word for it. A few minutes research will show it, but i have lived it. It takes a fool or an idiot to move here, and bith to stay here, but yall come on down and see fer yerself. Wed be glad to have ye.

[@LivinginArkansas]

I don't know how to respond to this...

[@deannawillis2]

You can keep NWA. I am from SWA, and the only thing i would change would be the economy. There is more to Arkansas than the NW.

[@reb1050]

Amen! I too am from SWA and love it. Yes, the economy could be better, for sure. And the allergies thing is a real problem for some. And, there may be other problems for "city dwellers". But for those countri folks like me and my wife, life was good.We did our hunting in the bottomlands and our camping/exploring in the mountains (and fished in both). We usually camped in the Ouachita Mts. because they were far less commercialized. And it was always near water. The Cossatot, Little Missouri, Saline, and Ouachita Rivers mostly (the Cossatot was our favorite). Also, even though there are some nice State Parks, 90% of the time we went camping/fishing/hunting off the beaten trail. We have driven to a spot on the Cossatot and stayed for a week without seeing another person. As far as cities go, we basically avoided them (we do like Hot Springs area though). We never got into the biking thing (except on a motorcycle) but canoeing was a different story. There are many great canoeing rivers. But to each their own. I am just a small town country boy that grew up in a town of less than 800 and I would not trade my time in Arkansas for anything. (I do wish the Razorbacks would get it together and come up with better teams...both football and basketball. But we can't have everything, can we?)

[@efandmk3382]

Granted, Arkansas is one of the less repulsive, and friendlier Southern States. My Grandparents lived in Arkansas. I spent a lot of summers there. Live there as an adult? I'll pass.

[@GrayAreaAmbience]

It sounds like a good place to be, as long as it doesn't get too crowded. Many of us are flocking to more conservative areas to maintain our sanity. Thanks for the info!

[@LivinginArkansas]

Well said!

[@CharlesSmith-ki1zk]

Those are ten good reasons move there. Thanks I really am impressed with Arkansas.

[@bobbun9630]

He didn't mention the heat. Actually, northwest Arkansas has the coolest summers in the state, given that it's in the northern part of the state and has some altitude. High temperature today was 102, though, and it's expected to be 103 tomorrow and 100+ the rest of the week. That's a heat wave, but not an especially unusual one as 100 degree temperatures happen pretty much every year with 90's being common all summer long. The winters are usually mild, but can get cold and only about half the year is reliably frost free. As a gardener I find the local weather frustrating for growing cool season crops, as I can only count on a few weeks of frost-free moderate temperatures each spring and fall--there's just not much time between ice and fire like there would be in a coastal area.

[@TerryLay-sn9gg]

Learn to breathe water in Arkansas, the humidity here is terrible.

[@searney1217]

My wife & I grew up in SE Arkansas in 1947 & 1948 & now live in Bentonville. I was an administrator at Missouri Southern in Joplin for 25 years & we enjoyed it there. We returned to Arkansas after I retired to be near family. SE AR & SW MO are very similar.

[@eileenalexander9026]

We're moving to NWA tomorrow and can't wait to get there. Born in CA and I've lived in the most beautiful parts of the state, but many of the 10 "negatives" are positives to us and why we're comin' - especially #1! And the mountain biking. And the slower lifestyle. And that people aren't driving alone in their car with the windows up all masked-up. Looking for a place that has some sanity, decency and a whole lota kind people. NWA, here we come!

[@LivinginArkansas]

Let us know if you need anything when you get here!

[@MTknitter22]

In NW AR too - quite a few TEXANS moving here too! It’s where we are from so I really notice all the Texas plates at real estate open houses. We find the cultures very very similar.

[@MTknitter22]

Eileen Alexander, welcome! There are so many wonderful newcomers, you will feel right at home really quickly!!

[@meredithmelton3953]

Unfortunately you will see a few driving by their self with mask on😂🤷‍♀️

[@barrietorres1508]

​@@LivinginArkansas information please I have been thinking bout moving to Arkansas so I got a family so where is best

[@Daniel-yn2lh]

Don’t forget Alice Walton killed someone In 1989, Alice was speeding in Fayetteville, Arkansas and hit a pedestrian. Oleta Harden, a 50 year old cannery worker died from her injuries. Alice was not cited or charged for the incident. In 1998, Alice totaled her SUV in Springdale, Arkansas when she hit a gas meter and a phone booth. She was charged with driving while intoxicated. Despite a blood alcohol level 6 points over the legal limit and her lawyers argued Alice was fatigued, Alice Walton was fined $925. Most recently, in October 2011, Alice Walton was pulled over by police and failed a sobriety test. When police discovered her expired registration, Alice told them she had someone who does that for her.

[@sandracrumpler54]

Grew up in Arkansas and it is a wonderful place to live and raise a family!! All my family still live there to this day. How can you know anything about Arkansas if you aren't from there??

[@LivinginArkansas]

Been here 13+ years and Wife is from AR... does that count?

[@jvill1063]

This lady trying to Segway a #11 on the list. Lol

[@bassist718]

My childhood bestest friend in the world moved there. He loves it so much, I'm planning on joining him!

[@LivinginArkansas]

Oh yeah!

[@bergman078]

I am moving from a Democratic state and just as poor. Illinois. I hate this state. Arkansas will be awesome. Go Conservatives! Guns, freedom, and the American dream!

[@Pressingontoperfection]

Isn't ar a blue state ? Unfortunately

[@steveh7108]

If you absolutely are convinced to move rather than fix the corruption of your home state please don't corrupt Arkansas. Preferably stay in your home state and fix the problems so this country can finally get back on track rather than finally getting up and handing it over to the crooks and corrupt politicians.

[@briandetrick2688]

@@Pressingontoperfection no. You can carry in public. We are a min your own bisness tate

[@annk206]

@@briandetrick2688 Oh please. Nosiest bunch of people I've ever seen.

[@bethgilliam4]

I have lived n Arkansas since I was 5 yrs old with a brief move to El Paso Texas when I was 12 during my parents divorce. We promptly moved back within 6 months. I wouldn't want to live ANYWHERE else n the world. And I've done a good deal of traveling.

[@tantrykmagyk]

I am from the west coast of Canada. I've lived all over the southern US traveling for my husband's work. We now live in Little Rock. I believe that where you are is what you make it. It's no different then any other state/farm country/small town what have you .

[@LivinginArkansas]

yup

[@rivkag4669]

How do you like LR? Thinking of relocating there from KC where the winters are too cold, too long. We love being near mountains, float rivers, streams, hunting, gardening, etc.

[@jackiecrider8929]

Been here 3 years love it!thank God for a christian Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders! Beautiful state! People are real!!

[@ameliarhodes5000]

The only thing I found different in Arkansas was how unfriendly people are in Fayetteville. Say "good morning" and they just stare. Also the so-called healthcare professionals aren't so much about providing healthcare, more about the billing and even more so than other places that I've lived in the recent past.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Fayetteville has a lot of transplants. Natives aren't usually that way for the most part. I left that area seven years ago as it was turning into California and a lot of attitudes like that ("we want your business but don't need it") had been cropping up. Still in Arkansas but over 100 miles away from that mess.

[@lorenheard2561]

@@muffs55mercury61 Another common problem it seems!! Transplants bringing social arrogance with them.... California was more friendly when I was a kid- now,there are people moving in that just seem to hate,and be snobby...

[@MsThebeMoon]

Healthcare is not good in Arkansas. They have a shortage of medical staff and doctors. Fayetteville does have excellent oncologists though.

[@bayoulafourche]

On my little one block street off E Zion, there are only 7 houses. Only one family on this street is from Fayetteville. The rest - northern California, one from Germany, one Chicago. Me, New Orleans. I don't feel like I'm in arkansas. My sister moved here years ago and married a local. She's a fancy schmancy real estate agent. I don't think she sleeps, always on her phone selling houses to people moving here. I miss New Orleans

[@user-bn7dg2km2d]

That's healthcare across the board I think. Fast food style now days.

[@karenstein8261]

Arkansas resident since 2010. There are two Arkansas: East and West. West Arkansas is rolling hills, low mountains, and trees. East Arkansas is flat, level, and very high water tables. Cotton and rice rule. Downsides: - Humidity, especially annoying in summer. Autumn is awesome, but get used to things being wet; - Did I mention HOT? - Mosquitoes. A variety rise out of the grass at sunset to eat you alive. One could publish a mosquito-watching manual, as we have big ones, ones with spots, ones with stripes . . . - Fleas / ticks / chiggers, etc. Major issue for pets. In some areas fire ants and termites are major concerns. - Unless you live in Little Rock, shopping is an issue. You’re an hours’ drive from any stores. This means you need access to a small truck or trailer if your plans include Home Depot, and you’re going to love Amazon!; and, - Folks keep to themselves, with limited interactions outside of church and family. The level of education and abilities to reason are quite limited; folks are actually proud of their ignorance. Employers and landlords seem to think we still have a plantation economy. Wages, upward mobility, and economic opportunities are extremely limited, A real “bucket of crabs” mentality. On the plus side, - Housing prices - prices, not rents - are quite low; - Governmental reach (zoning, licensing, etc.) is a fraction of what’s found elsewhere; - A generally polite, friendly, tolerant ambience in public.

[@LivinginArkansas]

You have it pretty much nailed

[@th5579]

#1 consecutive #2 freedom Those are positives not negatives.

[@Satch_4_Hogs]

traffic was fine before so many people moved in from outside. 30 years ago you could predict what a person was going to do in traffic. A lot of people have moved in from larger cities and bring metro driving mentality. A lot of "me first" attitude on the roads in NWA. I almost exclusively drive back roads just to avoid this. otherwise, pretty good review. The emphasis on bikes seemed a little heavy. It's not quite that bad.

[@muimasmacho]

Californians move here and think they own the place. They leave cali because it is a completely out-of-control nanny state. Literally. Then when they get here, they run for mayor and try to turn Arkansas into the same schidthole they just left! They think they know better, and immediately assume the role of becoming our _'Betters.'_ 😬 Fugg that! 😶 Our new _'Cittee Slicker'_ mayor has put up thousands of stop lights, killing travel altogether. Not only are they not needed, they're ALL RED !!! Now, instead of reaching your destination in 10 minutes, you're stuck at traffic lights on each block going nowhere for 30 extra minutes. And don't tell me it's a safety issue. That extra 30 minutes on the road makes you more vulnerable to accident, when i could be safely at home 30 minutes ealier, safely seated in my recliner drinking moonshine! (My recliner has never been rear-ended or T-Boned by drunk mexicans. Can't say that about my truck!) And tell me our _'Cittee Slicker'_ mayor doesn't have a son-in-law in the traffic light business! 😶 Go back to the cement ponds you crawled out of. Sonsabitches! 😠 _NOTE : I didn't mean to sugarcoat this, but you don't wanna hear how I REALLY FEEL ABOUT IT._ 😠

[@lildlo]

Agreed on the bike segment, we arent the netherlands. Yes we host 2 international cycling events (joe martin stage race & world championship mtn biking) during those weeks there are cyclists everywhere. I would have mentioned bikes blues & bbq. Newbies should be aware that for a week 400,000 motorcyclists descend on this area and the rumblings are non stop for solid 4 to 5 days.

[@OpposingPony]

@@lildlo ugh I hated BBBBQ while I was going to the U of A... thankfully I lived and still do live in the river valley and just avoid NWA most of the time but especially during that week.

[@klausshuh5156]

Cost for living around Bentonville Fayetteville ain't that cheap anymore like it used to be and it's going to keep going up too many Metro yuppies descending on the area Rogers Bentonville you got to stop every 10 ft always clogged medium size town with City traffic a lot of crappy dangerous roads if you don't work at a Walmart corporate office you probably shouldn't live in Bentonville it's very high

[@joey8701]

I live in Dallas and I hate the way people drive here. No matter how fast you are going over the speed limit, there's somebody always on your tail. Very aggressive and selfish drivers here.

[@walkerpublications4418]

Excellent video....it is key to remember that massive growth has never proven to be a good thing. Colorado, Arizona, Tenessee, Idaho, are but a few examples of the outrageous cost of living and increases and crime rates that follow growth. More people are murdered each year in Nashville than in Chicago....yet people continue to pour into Tennessee eliminating southern culture turning most of the state into Detroit. It would be very sad for that to happen to Arakansas.

[@Pressingontoperfection]

Wow I didn't know Nashville passed Chicago in murders that's insane!

[@myalterego9042]

I had no idea that more people are murdered in Nashville than Chicago, then again, I here gunshots throughout the night almost every night and I'm a couple of miles outside of Nashville 😳

[@ashleydixon4613]

I’m concerned that that is happening to NW Arkansas right now- Bentonville in particular basically just needs a rolling population sign, it’s growing so quickly. I am from Benton (not Bentonville!), pop approx 40,000, in Saline County (with a population of around 100,000 total)- less than 20 minutes SW of Little Rock, in central Arkansas. The Benton/Bryant area-basically the I-30 corridor through Saline County-is also a really great area with a lot of growth, and both the Benton and Bryant school systems are fantastic (I know Benton typically places in the top 7% of public schools nationally, and I would expect the same from Bryant.) I am particularly pleased with the revival happening in old downtown Benton, my own neighborhood. (I grew up and still live in the same 1928 house my mother’s family moved into in 1944, about three blocks from the Saline County Courthouse. The houses in my neighborhood-you could pick them up and put them in the Heights/Hillcrest neighborhood in Little Rock-where they would fit in perfectly-and charge at least three times as much.) The downtown business district looks great, and is busy and booming-we’ve got several great restaurants, boutiques, etc. just in the little downtown area, and the surrounding residential area where I live has well-kept, beautiful older homes. And it was Benton-not Bentonville- that made money.com’s list last year of 50 best places to live (in the US.) It was the only town in Arkansas on the list, as well as the most affordable on the entire list.

[@catwrangla9027]

When did 101 murders (Nashville 2021) become more than 800 (Chicago 2021)?

[@ELECTRIC_WIZARD_]

That statement has been proven false your not the daddy

[@outdoorandy41]

Just bought a farm in Arkansas. 3 year goal is to move out there full time! I can’t wait.

[@marymcbride9134]

We don't comply to mandates,don't try to change our backwoods ways.We got poison ivy,wild hogs,bears,so be careful in the woods.We are a friendly bunch,just like privacy!!

[@anneknight1477]

I moved to NWA 30 years ago from AZ and 3 years ago left that area for north central AR. The population in NWA has exploded and the Arkansan culture that was once there has been all but lost. The traffic is ridiculous so we said that’s it and we moved to an area that is much like Bentonville was 30 years ago. If you like a busier, more metro/trendy area then Bentonville is for you. If you want a quiet, slow pace with intact Arkansas culture then you’re gonna have to relocate to somewhere like Mountain View.

[@rivkag4669]

What are your thoughts about Conway/LR corridor. NWA is too expensive and congested and not really a big city anyway, just small town sprawl.

[@anneknight1477]

@@rivkag4669 Conway seems to be a bedroom community if LR in my opinion but it has lots of stores, restaurants, etc. Personally, I prefer small down, slow pace living so Conway isn’t my cup of tea.

[@marciamobbs9667]

Cabot is another bedroom community of Little Rock. The people are friendly but it has outgrown its road system and the traffic here is very congested! Lots of folks moving here.

[@Jemalacane0]

It's a red state? Would you prefer Baltimore, Saint Louis, San Francisco, or Detroit?

[@MsThebeMoon]

Those are cities. Most cities are blue, like Little Rock and NWA is purple.

[@EzraRoberts-kg3py]

I love this place. Born in fort smith. Moved all over the nation and lived in all areas. North west Arkansas is amazing. Great people! Great food! Great fishing, great hunting! Great weather! Amazing state. Natural state. Arkansas is a diamond of a state please don’t vote the same way you did in blue states. We have cheap rent and life please don’t vote wrong.

[@timothybageant7429]

I use to live in Coeur D Alene Idaho… and you are right. I’m not a Republican or Democrat, but It seems they all get along in Arkansas. Live and Let live… that’s what I see in Arkansas. Love this state!

[@idahoduckhunter]

I'm from Moscow Idaho area and now in Mena, AR area. Politics was very tiring around the Moscow area with the two universities close by to all the rural farmers. Spiritually heavy too, if that makes any sense. I really enjoy Arkansas that reminds me of the beauty of Idaho but feels better for my family.

[@germanicvsivlivscsar4364]

bullshit if you're not a republican you're screwed. I moved from Arkansas to Maine in January and I don't miss Arkansas.

[@miniliebenberg9644]

I immigrated from Zimbabwe to NWA. I love it but…..in the last 10 years the place has just exploded - houses and people - and with them has come crime 😔. It’s still cheaper than else where

[@muffs55mercury61]

NWA is becoming like California. The traffic is awful as they kept building homes but few new roads. At least they put a third lane on the I-49 bypass and you can now bypass Bella Vista if going into Missouri.

[@brentclayton6894]

Born and raised in the Arkansas , would not want to live anywhere else. I live in Northeast Arkansas. Not to crazy about Northwest Arkansas as it is more liberal, especially Fayetteville area , but each to his own. No we dont use blinkers where I live because we know where everyone is going to turn. Good people here. Dont like folks coming in and wanting to change things. Also not a Wal Mart fan. Before Wal Mart , Wynne had a dowtown which were mom and pop stores , however they couldnt compete and soon closed. Downtown went into disrepair. When we had the mom and pop stores, we had customer service, however Wal-Mart killed that also. Not to mention the ugly holes Walmart makes when they decide to close a store and move. So that is my WalMart rant.

[@katie7748]

And now self checkouts are taking jobs. Isn't it great? 😒

[@grama9094]

This just came across my feed, so of course I had to watch it. I moved here in 96 from Wisconsin. You hit the nail on the head. This area grew very fast once Walmart moved their vendors in. I rarely go to Bentonville or Rogers any more because of the traffic, and I'm getting older so I've slowed down a lot.

[@lpmoron6258]

A few years back they made panhandling ok. So the law doesn't have to mess with the ones with the hands out. Hard to tell who really needs help. But something that really gripes me is all the 'foreigners' moving here that seem to want to make our great state just like the places they moved to get away from. They move in next door knowing there are chickens and horses right next to them. And then they start complaining and causing friction with the people who were already there. Resulting in ordinances roosters and hens. Before long we will be like California!

[@ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN]

Panhandling is when someone in public walks up to someone and verbally asks for money, that is illegal. However, holding a sign on the side of the road on public property is legal, it has been since forever. It's freedom of speech. Although walking around in public like parking lots etc may be freedom of speech but they are doing it on private property and that is what panhandling is.

[@lpmoron6258]

@@ROOSTERNEWTONJOHN in our state panhandling was illegal for a while. Standing on side of road with a sign was also. Then some judge made that ruling about violation of rights. Regardless of what it is called, they are many places where there is someone asking for a hand out on every corner of busy intersections.

[@HannadayFLO]

That would be dreadful! Anyone doing that clearly didn't think the plan through. The idea of a rooster wake up call absolutely appeals - I hanker after country living

[@itsmelaura1533]

I hear ya, I live in the north, there has been a campground just outside of city limits for 6+ DECADES owned by the same family. People purchased the land beside the campground, built a huge home right next to the camping area and then complained because they claim they are allergic to smoke! Why on earth build a new home next door to a campground and then complain about smoke? Maddening, absolutely maddening!

[@dannycruse7089]

The "negatives" are reasons to move here lol. Nearly a life long resident I'd say some big negatives are poverty and drugs. It's a sportsman's paradise. Hunting, fishing, spearfishing is a thing (clear water in a landlocked state), mountain biking is huge, overlanding (Jeeps and Toyotas are everywhere), ATVs/SXSs, and speaking of guns...probably not wise to break and enter or trespass in this state.

[@LivinginArkansas]

This guy gets it people! You would be shocked how many people don't get the idea of the video

[@tinkerstrade3553]

An Arkansas Perspective: I'm a Democrat, not a fanatic on it, but still left of center. I'm the only person in my town of 700 to vote Blue. Yet I love my neighbors like family, and I know I can depend on them like family, no matter my views. We aren't defined by politics. And as a Native American, I havent been in a church since bubble gum came along. Nobody really cares. We all choose our own path, in the end. As a senior citizen, I get treated with respect everywhere. I've had 8 year olds hold the door of a business, before running to catch up with friends. And you'll notice folks smile a lot. Not those pasted on empty glamor smiles of the unhappy rich, but smiles that include the eyes, that are real. So if a couple of your neighbors are blocking both directions of traffic on a backroad while they talk, stop back far enough so they know you're not crowding them, and refresh your coffee from the thermos. They won't be long, and they'll know "you get it". And most importantly, don't judge a book by its cover. I know a fellow that could buy Mar-a-Lago, and he drives a 97 Ford Ranger, wears bib overalls, and drinks Busch Beer. We tend to just be ourselves, without all the window dressing of lies that passes for high society. Real Country & Real People!

[@MsThebeMoon]

I'm straight on leftist and proud progressive though not like the extreme's the right always make talking points on. I find a moderate or progressive every so often even now living in the River Valley which is probably more conservative than NWA. But hell my BFFs from New York (Western) are far right conservatives. Friends I met here, when they start the religious right and conservative talk, I just say it's time for me to leave. And I do.

[@rodrogers6895]

I see this video is 2 years old. Whatever homes prices were then, they've gone up 50-75%. A $265,000 now sells for $400,000+. Rental units are being built everywhere because people can't buy a house. If you are retired and have an adequate income, search for the smaller towns in central or NE Arkansas.

[@adventurer4188]

Moving back after 18 years So Cal, I recommend Conway. NW Arkansas is great for weather, mosquito avoidance and other nuisance. Also Tornado alley is just west, but the high terrain vs flat plains make this ideal. Little Rock connection needs more major fwy connection, but if I were up there I’d instead use 40 to Oklahoma City & connect Kansas City if needed for major flights given the drive to capital. Conway however is the great alternative, the stores, restaurants and shopping is on par with All secondary So cal cites I lived with half the population 3 times less traffic.

[@mollysreadings4845]

Yep. Conway is good. ❤

[@yigyountry]

me and my wife live in San Diego and want to move here, we’re still going to school rn. any insight on the job market ?

[@gailboyd2076]

Moved to Arkansas 10 years ago and have been happy ever since. Live out by Hobbs State Conservation Area on a 2 track. Wouldn’t change a thing

[@clintcoop5717]

Well you must have money and be retired 💯

[@gerryhemmer1573]

@@clintcoop5717 Not necessarily for either one.

[@Hummingbird-ns1fp]

@@clintcoop5717Not ten years ago…

[@donalddday7741]

the really bad thing is that you left out are # 1 Tornadoes then the ticks, chiggers, poisonous snakes, high humidity and yes it does get below freezing and sometimes to zero or below depending where you live, i lived in the Marshall area for a few year when i was in high school and the ticks and chiggers and snakes are everywhere tuff to really go hiking in the summer on small trails

[@LivinginArkansas]

All that is in some other videos too, can't hit every topic in one video

[@MsThebeMoon]

And golf ball size hail.

[@stephanieo6252]

Oh geez! Guess you have never lived beyond AR

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Haha, you’ve lived close to me twice, I grew up in Houston and lived there most of my life, and I’ve also lived in Idaho near Idaho Falls. I’ve been to Arkansas for sure and you’re right on point. The biggest difference between Idaho in Arkansas versus Arkansas will be more humid, wet, and not as cold.

[@theAlphatron]

I am surprised you didn't mention the bugs. That is one of the biggest memories I have from visiting Arkansas as a kid, lots and lots of bugs, mosquitoes, etc. I've only been during the summer, visiting with my father who was from Arkansas. Do the bugs come out during summer time only or is it an all year round thing?

[@LivinginArkansas]

Well, there are other videos that talk on that in particular

[@dball5243]

The bugs, mainly mosquitoes are a problem, but mostly in the real warm months. They aren't as big of a problem in the northern part of the state, but in the delta, where im from, they'll carry off small children lol.

[@leod3963]

People are not friendly in Arkansas. You say good morning or Hello and they ignore you or turn their head other way or look at you like a roach. At work I do say hello but the other person has to say good morning or hello first.

[@LivinginArkansas]

We have experienced different versions of AR

[@OctopusDanceParty]

These are negatives?

[@reb1050]

Wee, I suppose the allergy thing is. Otherwise.....

[@erescue1]

You should comment on the quality of "health care" or the lack thereof in AR. Retirees want to know...

[@LivinginArkansas]

Sounds like you have experience here in that arena? My father had a stroke and we experienced him having great service and care from the Dr's in the area.

[@johnburns6394]

Mr. Wilkie, I'm from NEWARK, near Winslow to be exact! I grew up at Burns Gables on Gaylor Mountain. I'm 86yo and live in WA state. My entire family is here or I would be living in Ark

[@johnburns6394]

ansas. The political party is Democrat, not democratic! It is not where you're AT! It's where you are! I completed the eighth grade at Mt. Burg, then lived with my Aunt and Uncle during the school year in Wagoner Oklahoma(in order to play FOOTBALL). I am retired USNav

[@gerryhemmer1573]

Live in Newton county, but absolutely love the Mountainburg area. How many other schools have nearly life-size dinosaurs on their school grounds!!!

[@Greatday68]

The reason why I will never go to Arkansas is because I found at least one hospital that has these worst doctors and staff I have ever encountered They didn't realize that it was the medication that they had me on that was causing severe adverse effects, I guess they were too lazy to read the Black Box warning. These quacks did so many things Illegal I can't see how they got away with it. They didn't get proper consent for things they needed to get signed consent for. Like blood transfusion, sedating me against my will. And many more things. Instead, they called my employer to find someone in my family to do so, that didn't have the legal authority to make those decisions. Most people don't know that the patient who is an adult must legally give a family member or someone else the authority to make such decision. Or the hospital must ask the courts so they can make those decisions. Next is the attorneys that I had to deal with. Every Lawyer I spoke with wanted to charge me thousands of dollars just to look at the malpractice case against these doctors, nurses and the hospital Then there's the court Such a corrupt court system in Bentonville. And the police would not even allow me to charge these doctors and the hospital with the crimes they committed. And I had every right to file those charges. I guess Arkansas likes to protect their own criminals.

[@aboomalacani2732]

I, too, have suffered at the hands of malpractice and the Arkansas injustice system. Corruption in this state is real but that goes for most others too. Greed is everywhere.

[@rockarollawmn]

You had me at Conservative & Fvck MASKS!

[@henryhatfield74]

The biggest gripe to outsiders moving in , they have deep pockets, the real estate sales people jack up the prices so high that people who grew up in the area cannot afford to invest in property.

[@LivinginArkansas]

Fair

[@milsurprifles]

Red state is a huge plus.

[@LivinginArkansas]

that seems to be a big reason people like moving here is that for you?

[@andielliott7721]

@@LivinginArkansas And that reason works for me. Californians are ruining my Idaho.

[@jessicah.1828]

@@andielliott7721 We moved from North Idaho to North Central Arkansas last December because it's changed SO much and we don't see our kids staying because they want to own land and it's gotten too expensive in Idaho. We still have family and friends there who we miss terribly though!

[@andielliott6371]

@@jessicah.1828 I too shall miss my 20 year Idaho friends but we had an offer on our home here that we just couldn't afford to refuse. Real estate has gone through the roof as you well know. In Idaho Falls, my LE friends tell me that there are 60 gangs operating there.

[@jessicah.1828]

@@andielliott6371I wish you well on your new journey! Glad to have more Idahoans moving to Arkansas as they are usually such friendly, down to earth people!

[@abnormalynn7885]

We have awesome festivals and watersports places to sail your sailboat go camping go fishing go mountain climbing I've known people that have traveled the entire world and they all tell me they love Arkansas people that have traveled the United States and lived in multiple states that they love Arkansas best because it's so beautiful and the people are friendly I never would have ever wanted to move anywhere else I love it here when you live in the country it's so peaceful The only time I get anxiety when I'm driving around is when I get up to the bigger cities but when you're from the rural areas you can take it easy and enjoy the view

[@theemperorstarwarslegends8075]

"No damn snow, thank God." I'm from Oregon, but moved here, so I get it.

[@ProHumanity]

Here are his top 10 Negative reasons with timestamps; 1:58 - It's a very conservative state 3:15 - Lot of anti-vax and anti-maskers during COVID 4:39 - Lots of pollen, bad for people with allergies 5:51 - Very tiny airport with no direct flights 6:57 - Bottom 25% in the nation in quality of K-12 schools 8:16 - Rural area with little entertainment and very few restaurants 9:31 - Lots of tourists coming and going 10:40 - Lots of cyclists everywhere and tiny streets which causes congestion 11:29 - Tiny roads that are now overcrowded with tourist traffic. 12:14 - Traffic is really bad

[@LivinginArkansas]

Thank I think

[@dianmichaelis]

We are moving in a group from Oregon at the end of 2022, we're all conservative and all have lived in the south before. Can't wait to get there.

[@LivinginArkansas]

That is Awesome! Let us know if we can be of any service

[@dianmichaelis]

@@LivinginArkansas will so for sure.

[@zigman3105]

So

[@libbylife7161]

Awesome!!!!

[@StanVice]

that river and mountain at the beginning are definitely not is arkansas. that mountain looks to be at least 3 times higher than mt. magazine

[@LivinginArkansas]

yeah, about 74 others have caught that missed it in the edit, my bad

[@gingermartin2573]

Hey I live in Wynne,Ar. People in this town are ok, but there are some nice people in this state! We are really friendly for the most.

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I’m moving to Arkansas. Can’t wait.

[@duckytrucky544]

Hello, you just mentioned the reasons why I will like to move to Arkansas

[@muffs55mercury61]

I lived in northwest, AR in Rogers for a long time but when it came time to buy a house I left as the whole area is becoming another California with it's unchecked growth, With so many transplants there's a lot of the take-it-or-leave-it unfriendly attitudes. So I'm now in a little town 125 miles away from that area. Live and let live, great people, inexpensive property taxes. Best thing I did was leave overcrowded Arizona in 1990 and move to Arkansas, Avoid Little Rock as it is loaded with gang activity and the crime there is thru the roof. Also the general area is the most tornado prone in the state.

[@georgiayoung9124]

Ok my Friend & I planning to move to AR & real estate company keeps directing us to Little Rock. Interesting comment about gang activity. We're moving from PHX & don't want to go bad to worse. But cost of living in PHX alone is reason enough...

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@georgiayoung9124 Whatever your decision is, good luck and may the best happen. It's natural for sources such as realtors to direct one to a city as that's the only way of life they know. I get all of what I need in a small town of 9000 which is about 12 miles or 15 minutes (no stoplights) away. I'm here to stay.

[@azukarzuchastux8066]

John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@birchandmorley]

I moved to NE AR in 2019, to be near my elderly mother. I was born, lived and worked in STL all my life. My dad was from NE AR and wanted to retire here, so my mom went along with it. I miss my choices of grocery stores - that is probably the major downside. Although I am related to a lot of people here, I do feel like an outsider looking in. But that is ok, I do love how everyone is close knit and neighborly. People don't know how to use their blinkers here, and that is a pet peeve - a lot of highway accidents/fatalities. Even when using my blinker - I can't tell you how many times the truck behind me has almost hit me, ughhh.

[@beenrealubitch24]

Born n raised in Blytheville but moved to jonesboro when I graduated. I love simple life of arkansas. Peaceful

[@gerryhemmer1573]

Maybe you need to move to North WEST AR.

[@lorenheard2561]

@@gerryhemmer1573 Why? Does almost everyone use their blinkers there!?

[@MsThebeMoon]

Northwest Arkansas is a different world than most of the rest of the state. Lot of money in that corner due to Walmart and The Waltons. There's culture, arts and it's beautiful.

[@RedheadedMusic]

I am trying to understand the additional “property taxes” on vehicles? It appears that I will get to pay additional taxes on some of my vehicles that are valued over $4000.00 or if you own a boat or RV? Over all I love Arkansas and especially the support of our Contsitutional Republic. Proud Patriot here who grew up in Texas.

[@aikidragonpiper71]

I’m born a raised here in Arkansas. But I’m in the west central Arkansas in the northern edge of the the Ouachita Mountains.

[@reb1050]

Great area. I've had many good times in the Ouachita Mts. Much less commercialized and crowded than the NW areas.

[@JamesCouch777]

I was born and raised in NW AR and even though I've lived in other places I came back. It's not the same as it was when I grew up but it's still better than a lot of other places even though July and August are miserable.

[@NanaKK57]

LOL.. We moved to NW AR. in 2005 from Mount Vernon, Washington. When we both retired in 2015 we moved north central Ar. . So glad we did, NWA was growing to fast, traffic was getting out of hand. I do not miss Rogers / Bentonville area. I love our area, all the winding roads, slower pace here. Farm country, awesome people, very laid back, easy going.

[@LivinginArkansas]

Glad I did too!

[@clintcoop5717]

You're retired otherwise no work in Arkansas accept the NW 😊

[@donaldburton2022]

a RED state ❤️

[@janishackler4064]

All that is Why I LOVE ❤️ Arkansas 🙂

[@mayshellemyers4675]

What about the bugs from hell And the humidity in the summer

[@LivinginArkansas]

Those are in other videos

[@tkomla]

2011 transplant from Western Montana to Central AR. Lolo Pass was my happy place for x country skiing. Very, very different going Northern US to Southern US. Rural communities made up of longtime residents, generations-long families live clustered, life centered around church. Life very hard for some, much poverty. Most folks good and kind.

[@corinthiabowman5299]

Looking at moving from Bozeman to Arkansas! Pricing has gotten out of control in Bozeman but also, these winters are soooooo loooooong!!!! Looking forward to the slower life again like how it was ten years ago ❤️❤️❤️ what do you think?

[@aboomalacani2732]

Most folks ARE good and kind but there are those who will gossip and make up stories about "new folk" that are straight up nonsense.

[@katie7748]

​@@aboomalacani2732Wrong. I've seen for myself what "new folk" do.

[@bonnieblood3983]

​@@aboomalacani2732 That would be everywhere.

[@Chris-nt1ns]

Statewide rankings are not a good way to rank local schools. NW Arkansas has significantly better schools than the rest of the state.

[@katie7748]

But being public, they're still crap. Go private or, better yet, homeschool. Where there's a will, there's a way.

[@KG-kl9gc]

I always use the Fort Smith airport. Small, nice and not crowded.

[@annk206]

@@KG-kl9gc Agreed it is VERY nice.

[@sunbeamfactory5171]

I grew up in NWA and went to the U of A. Everything you're saying is true!

[@jclark612]

I’m moving to NWA next month from Salt Lake City, and I’m super excited! Definitely did not know a few of these things… But I think it’s going to be a great area for me.

[@LivinginArkansas]

Well hit us up and lets connect so we can help point you in the right direction of areas for what you like

[@bethterry510]

Wouldn’t live anywhere else! I live in the country outside of Fayetteville and I love it.

[@aprilmcknight1574]

I recently moved here...you are correct in your information. I did my research before I came and I also would describe the city as a large small town. One of my loves, is how free I feel here..The east coast became to expensive, the grandkids said come here...I explored here two years before deciding to move. Cost of living was manageable. Do have tornados, and if you rent, you have to use caution, the Tennant laws are terrible. Drug use is high, but the opportunities are good. Before they called it the Natural state, it was called land of opportunity. Being almost 60 and moving here, was a good decision. The wages are not as good, but I feel free here, and that's priceless.

[@bobbun9630]

The rental note is definitely something to consider. Arkansas is the only state in the country where failing to pay rent is a criminal offense, rather than just a contract violation. It's not common, but you actually can go to jail for failing to pay your rent.

[@benvin10365]

Fayetteville is a pocket of Blue in a Red area. I grew up in north central Arkansas, I am Classical Liberal, I support reproduction rights, and I support the right to keep and bear arms. There are conservative and liberal people all over the place.

[@LivinginArkansas]

Your Assessment is right on

[@Steven-rp8zo]

Words have meaning. "Reproduction rights" literally means you support the right of people to reproduce. Is that what you mean? If not, please be specific, what exactly is that that you support?

[@benvin10365]

@@Steven-rp8zo The World health Organization definition of reproductive rights - "Reproductive health implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life and that they have the capability to reproduce and the freedom to decide if, when and how often to do so." This is inclusive of the right to reproduce or to not reproduce. and that no one be denied the right to reproduce and that no one be forced to reproduce.

[@mikewatkins7618]

benvin is trying to avoid coming right out and saying he is fine with murdering unborn infants.