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Overall Rating: 85/100 · 222,000 veterans (10% of population)
100% exempt - All military retirement pay is exempt from Arkansas state income tax with no age restrictions, income limits, or phase-outs
0.6% average effective rate
Up to $100
Specially adapted vehicles and equipment purchased with VA assistance are exempt from state sales taxes
$74,000
VA Medical Center
4300 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 257-1000 / 1-800-224-8387
Primary care, Mental health, Surgery (general, orthopedic, vascular), Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, PTSD treatment, Substance abuse, Women's health, Prosthetics, Dental, Audiology, Optometry, Polytrauma care, Spinal cord injury, 24/7 emergency department
State Scholarship - Dependents/Spouses of Disabled Veterans
Spouses or dependent children of veterans killed in action, missing in action, POWs, or totally and permanently disabled due to service. Unremarried widow(er)s of eligible veterans.
4-year value: $200,000
Median Home
$370,000
1BR Rent
$900/mo
COL Index
95
Unemployment
3.2%
Major employers: University of Arkansas (10,000+ employees), Washington Regional Medical Center, Walmart (nearby), Tyson Foods (nearby), growing tech startups
Pros: On-site VA medical center, excellent education opportunities (U of A with GI Bill), outstanding outdoor recreation (Ozark Mountains, world-class mountain biking), growing job market, safe family-friendly community, active cultural scene
Cons: Higher housing costs than rest of Arkansas, rapid growth causing traffic and development pressures, competitive housing market
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