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Barling, AR

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Population
5,452
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
481 ft
Median Home Value
$140,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,387
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ArkansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArkansasNearest larger communityFort Smith, Arkansas5.5 miles away · 90,855 residents.

About Barling

Barling is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, forming a key residential suburb within the Fort Smith metropolitan area. The town was named in honor of Aaron Barling, a soldier posted to nearby Fort Gibson who later settled and farmed in the area. Today the community is the eighth-largest municipality in the Greater Fort Smith area, offering a residential residential environment with nearby access to regional employment.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1ratingBright SkiesA+97.7rating

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