Other Services in Fort Smith, AR
Metro Market Score 44.7 (Moderate), ranked #112 of 332 metros. 373 establishments, 1,934 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Other Services employment in Fort Smith contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the upper half at 3.9. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.
373 Other Services Firms in Fort Smith
Fort Smith vs Arkansas Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Arkansas overall. The state ranks #15/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Fort Smith | AR Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 44.7 Moderate | 38.8 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #112 of 332 metros | #15 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Fort Smith
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Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Fort Smith's 44.7 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Arkansas
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
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State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.