Moving to Arkadelphia: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Arkadelphia means joining a real, genuinely distinctive Clark County seat home to two four-year universities and a strikingly young, college-driven population.
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Learn moreA real, genuine "Twin Rivers, Twin Colleges" identity
Henderson State University (public) and Ouachita Baptist University (private) sit directly across U.S. Highway 67 from one another, paired with Arkadelphia's real setting at the confluence of the Caddo and Ouachita Rivers (base record).
A real, historic football rivalry
The annual "Battle of the Ravine" between HSU and OBU, first played in 1895, is tied for the oldest continuously played rivalry in NCAA Division II, and is nationally unique as the only rivalry where the visiting team walks to its "road" game (base record).
Genuinely affordable housing and strong schools
Zillow's cited average home value ran approximately $185,739, and Arkadelphia Public Schools carries a real, above-average 93% high school graduation rate (base record).
A real, strikingly young population
Arkadelphia's median age ran just 23.4 years, a direct result of its dual-college student population -- with a correspondingly low senior population share (base record).
Key takeaways
- Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University anchor a genuinely distinctive "Twin Rivers, Twin Colleges" identity.
- The historic Battle of the Ravine rivalry (since 1895) is tied for the oldest continuous NCAA Division II rivalry.
- Housing runs genuinely affordable (Zillow average $185,739), with Arkadelphia Public Schools posting a strong 93% graduation rate.
- Arkansas's real 3.7% top income tax rate (2026) and the $600 Amendment 79 homestead credit apply statewide.
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