Home project costs in Fort Smith, AR
Every project we cover, priced for the Fort Smith metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Fort Smith sits 290th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 85.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (297th). The metro has about 95,560 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Attic insulation (−9%), sod installation (−10%) and kitchen remodel (−11%) sit highest, and concrete driveway (−22%), home addition (−20%) and laminate flooring (−20%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 30°F, a July average high of 94°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through June and September through October; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Fort Smith
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.31 | $17.77 | $21.83 | $22.66 | 0.78 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $17.84 | $20.39 | $23.62 | $29.12 | 0.70 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $18.15 | $20.11 | $21.12 | $28.78 | 0.70 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $18.23 | $23.24 | $28.84 | $30.67 | 0.76 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.20 | $18.70 | $24.27 | $27.41 | 0.68 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $19.09 | $25.24 | $31.02 | $30.38 | 0.83 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.80 | $21.27 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.80 |
Concrete & paving in Fort Smith
The 7 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Fort Smith, from −22% (concrete driveway) to −13% (paver patio).
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Fort Smith | 400 sq ft | $2,050 – $4,400 | −16% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Fort Smith | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,150 | −22% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Fort Smith | 600 sq ft | $2,650 – $6,200 | −15% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Fort Smith | 1,000 sq ft | $2,100 – $8,550 | −16% |
| Paver patio cost in Fort Smith | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Fort Smith | 300 sq ft | $1,050 – $3,200 | −18% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Fort Smith | 400 sq ft | $2,750 – $6,550 | −17% |
Decks & outdoor in Fort Smith
The 2 jobs here average −18% versus the US in Fort Smith, from −20% (composite deck) to −16% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Fort Smith | 300 sq ft | $6,350 – $12,700 | −16% |
| Composite deck cost in Fort Smith | 300 sq ft | $9,700 – $19,400 | −20% |
Building & additions in Fort Smith
Across these 2 projects, Fort Smith averages −18% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −16% and home addition lowest at −20%.
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Fort Smith | 576 sq ft | $24,200 – $48,600 | −16% |
| Home addition cost in Fort Smith | 300 sq ft | $30,300 – $61,500 | −20% |
Doors & windows in Fort Smith
The 5 jobs here average −13% versus the US in Fort Smith, from −16% (patio door) to −11% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Fort Smith | 1 door | $600 – $3,250 | −12% |
| Storm door cost in Fort Smith | 1 door | $290 – $820 | −15% |
| Front door cost in Fort Smith | 1 door | $400 – $2,250 | −12% |
| Window replacement cost in Fort Smith | 10 windows | $3,950 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Patio door cost in Fort Smith | 1 door | $520 – $5,050 | −16% |
Fencing in Fort Smith
The 4 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Fort Smith, from −18% (chain-link fence) to −11% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Fort Smith | 150 linear ft | $2,550 – $6,550 | −15% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Fort Smith | 150 linear ft | $4,100 – $8,100 | −11% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Fort Smith | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,000 | −18% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Fort Smith | 150 linear ft | $3,250 – $9,950 | −13% |
Roofing & exterior in Fort Smith
The 5 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Fort Smith, from −17% (vinyl siding) to −9% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Fort Smith | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,100 – $10,700 | −15% |
| Metal roof cost in Fort Smith | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,300 – $28,000 | −15% |
| Gutters cost in Fort Smith | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Fort Smith | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,000 – $21,000 | −17% |
| Attic insulation cost in Fort Smith | 1,000 sq ft | $900 – $3,650 | −9% |
Kitchen & bath in Fort Smith
Across these 5 projects, Fort Smith averages −16% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −11% and shower pan lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Fort Smith | 25 linear ft | $3,650 – $11,400 | −18% |
| Shower pan cost in Fort Smith | 1 pan | $710 – $2,300 | −19% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Fort Smith | 120 sq ft | $16,500 – $28,100 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Fort Smith | 45 sq ft | $3,900 – $19,400 | −17% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Fort Smith | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,250 | −16% |
Landscaping & drainage in Fort Smith
Across these 5 projects, Fort Smith averages −14% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −10% and French drain lowest at −16%.
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Fort Smith | 60 linear ft | $510 – $1,750 | −16% |
| Retaining wall cost in Fort Smith | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $11,900 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Fort Smith | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Fort Smith | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,350 – $8,450 | −16% |
| Inground pool cost in Fort Smith | 450 sq ft | $30,800 – $96,200 | −15% |
Flooring & interior in Fort Smith
The 3 jobs here average −17% versus the US in Fort Smith, from −20% (laminate flooring) to −15% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Fort Smith range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Fort Smith | 500 sq ft | $4,550 – $10,600 | −16% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Fort Smith | 500 sq ft | $1,550 – $5,650 | −20% |
| Tile flooring cost in Fort Smith | 200 sq ft | $1,800 – $8,700 | −15% |
Fort Smith against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Fort Smith comes out −15% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Texarkana is the lowest at −14% (135 miles) and Joplin the highest at −6% (115 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, ARthis page | 85.9 | 93.6 | −15% | |
| Fayetteville, AR | 50 miles | 91.4 | 93.6 | −12% |
| Tulsa, OK | 110 miles | 89.2 | 93.8 | −11% |
| Joplin, MO | 115 miles | 85.7 | 94.2 | −6% |
| Little Rock, AR | 125 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −13% |
| Texarkana, TX | 135 miles | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% |
| Springfield, MO | 150 miles | 88.6 | 94.2 | −7% |