Retiring in Conway

Retiring in Conway offers Arkansas's full Social Security exemption plus a favorable property tax rate and a real, substantial regional hospital.

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Arkansas's real, full retirement-income exemptions

Arkansas fully exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax for all residents regardless of age, and offers a real $6,000 exclusion on other qualified retirement income for taxpayers 59.5+ -- both apply fully in Conway.

A favorable property tax rate

Conway's effective property tax rate (~0.76%) runs genuinely below both the Arkansas statewide and national medians, a real, meaningful advantage for retirees.

A real, substantial regional hospital

Conway Regional Health System's 180-bed hospital and broad clinic network offer real, meaningful retiree healthcare access.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.