Arkansas has always had a certain charm — rolling hills, slow-paced living, and yes, enough lakes and rivers to make even Minnesota jealous. But by 2025, a surprising number of Arkansans are dusting off their suitcases and eyeing other states like they’re browsing Zillow after midnight. Maybe it’s the jobs, maybe it’s the heat, or maybe it’s the potholes that could swallow a small sedan — but something is making folks say, “Well… it’s been real, Arkansas.”
1. Stagnant Wages — The Math Just Isn’t Mathing
Arkansas has one of the lowest median household incomes in the country, and wages haven’t kept pace with inflation. When your paycheck doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, even low cost of living stops feeling like a perk.
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