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Hackett’s story
Hackett in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
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A town of 1,118. Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,118
−3.4% since 2010
Typical home
$213K
+8.1% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
33.1
years
Jobs based here
202
A commuter town
What makes Hackett stand out
The thing Hackett does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,118 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Hackett’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Heavy Rain and Fog/Mist
H 78° · L 63°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hackett. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Hackett
Most working residents leave Hackett for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Smith (49%), Greenwood (9%) and Little Rock (2%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hackett4%
Fort Smith49%
Greenwood9%
Little Rock2%
Springdale2%
12 mi
median commute distance
202
jobs based in Hackett
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Hackett beats the Arkansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Arkansas
5 better27 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hackett | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.8% | 18.5% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.8% | 13.3% |
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
11.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
78th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Hackett has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–53°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–74°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Hackett
12 crimes were reported in Hackett in 2025: 9 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Hackett is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
9
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Hackett’s public schools outperform 41% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Hackett’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 59% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackett Elementary School | PK–6 | 474 | C− |
| Hackett High School | 7–12 | 350 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Housing
A typical Hackett home is worth about $213K
The typical Hackett home is worth about $213,000, up 8.1% in a year, 6% below the Arkansas typical home.
$213KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hackett$213K
Arkansas$227K
+8.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Hackett is conserved land
0.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 934 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hackett City Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Hackett for work
Where Hackett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
202jobs based in Hackett
4%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Hackett
3 notable people were born in Hackett.
About Hackett
City in Arkansas, United States
Hackett is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Hackett had a population of 784.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 784
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 538 ft
- ZIP code
- 72937
- Area code
- 479
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