Photo of Eureka Springs, AR
( 11 Ratings )

Living in Eureka Springs, AR

Eureka Springs Area Facts

  • Eureka Springs has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Eureka Springs crime rates are 27% lower than the Arkansas average
  • Cost of living in Eureka Springs is 8% higher than the Arkansas average
Area Score
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

Eureka Springs Reviews

Write a review about Eureka Springs Tell people what you like or don't like about Eureka Springs…
Was not happy living here User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 19, 2020) We lived in Eureka Springs for 22 months and the happiest day while we lived there was the day we were pulling out of the driveway with our U-Haul filled with our belongings.
It is true about folks not accepting newcomers very well, we experienced that on a daily basis, from neig
...Read More hbors to shop merchants. There is only one run down small grocery store that looked as if should have been torn down. Or you could drive 1 hour to Bentonville to shop for decent groceries.
There are Victorian homes but most are in great need of repair. Fortunately my husband is a great handy man and i love to paint and did repair work also on the 125 year old house that had been very neglected, for decades.
Our neighbor across the street would walk past us and have a bucket filled with some of his home grown tomatoes and vegetables and not once offered to us, even though my husband on more than once occasion helped him make home repairs (for free). I might be in the yard and he walked right past me. So, it was with all of our neighbors behavior.
The doctor i visited almost killed me by putting me on the wrong medication and did not take my calls at his office when i called frantic the next day. Causing me to drive a long distance to find a doctor to help me out.
There are nice shops to visit (the best hat store you will ever see) with pretty things and nice restaurants to eat at and some nice Bed and Breakfast, is why i gave 4 stars. For a visit, the town is not that bad. I just wish that we had only stayed for a weekend and not a day longer!
It was a hot day on moving day and not one neighbor stopped by to say we would be missed (even though we had helped each one with a chore or two). They stayed in their houses and stared out the window as we packed and left. Read Less
One of my favorite small towns in America User Rating 5 rating By lessismore ( Mar 31, 2018) This is an example of how disconnected a score can be to the real-life experience. Eureka Springs with its victorian architecture, rolling hills w/ trolly stations, and artist retreats is like a mini San Francisco in the Ozark mountains. Nearly a million visitors visit the town e ...Read More ach year so the crime rate should actually be an A if you divide the data against 1 million people vs. 2,000. Read Less
A hidden Gem User Rating 5 rating By rjaidie ( Oct 27, 2015) This city is absolutely beautiful. It is perfect for family vacations and get-aways. I would recommend it to anyone who loves mountains, the country side, and event the beach. It is such a serene little town with friendly locals and there is always something to do. My persona ...Read More l favorite is downtown Eureka Springs. Downtown you will find shops you Will Not find anywhere else. Downtown there are natural rock formations along walkways, fountains and streams (yes, this is downtown), and adorable little parks right in the middle of the city. All I have to say about this city is that it is an undiscovered gem. I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't really know where they'd like to vacation, to the experts, and especially to couples as it is a place you will fall in love all over again. Read Less
Show All Reviews
A hidden Gem User Rating 5 rating By rjaidie ( Oct 27, 2015) This city is absolutely beautiful. It is perfect for family vacations and get-aways. I would recommend it to anyone who loves mountains, the country side, and event the beach. It is such a serene little town with friendly locals and there is always something to do. My persona ...Read More l favorite is downtown Eureka Springs. Downtown you will find shops you Will Not find anywhere else. Downtown there are natural rock formations along walkways, fountains and streams (yes, this is downtown), and adorable little parks right in the middle of the city. All I have to say about this city is that it is an undiscovered gem. I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't really know where they'd like to vacation, to the experts, and especially to couples as it is a place you will fall in love all over again. Read Less

How Do You Rate The Livability In Eureka Springs?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful
25
Poor
50
Average
75
Good
100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Eureka Springs, AR Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report

      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Eureka Springs? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Harmon Playground
      Harmon Park
      Harmon Park
      Carnegie Spring Park
      Harding Park
      Eureka Springs Music Park
      Basin Spring Park
      Basin Park Stage

      Entertainment

      Intrigue Theater
      Hammond Bell Museum
      The Statton Gallery, Madison's Garden
      Studio 62 Eureka Springs
      aMUSEd Fine Art
      Harps Doll Museum
      Studio 34
      Rainbow Stairs

      Food & Drink

      Rowdy Beaver Den
      Missy's White Rabbit Lounge
      Missy's White Rabbit Lounge
      Two Dumb Dames
      Eureka Live
      Pied Piper Pub & Inn and The Cat House Lounge
      Booze Brothers

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Eureka Springs? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Eureka Springs.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Eureka Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Eureka Springs Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors