Arkansas on a fixed income (Benton, Bentonville: low income, section 8, apartments)

[Northerner128050]

I am a 54 year old gentleman living on disability. I have visited Arkansas a couple times and am considering moving there. Being from Wisconsin the winters are taking their toll on me. I am on a fixed income of $1200 per month. Can anyone recommend a town where I could rent reasonably and not worry about crime and drugs. I just need to stay within my $1200 per month budget. I have been to Mt. Home but that was a few years ago and only visited for 3 days. I did like the town though. I would like to find a place in the Northern portion of the state. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Northerner128050

I am a 54 year old gentleman living on disability. I have visited Arkansas a couple times and am considering moving there. Being from Wisconsin the winters are taking their toll on me. I am on a fixed income of $1200 per month. Can anyone recommend a town where I could rent reasonably and not worry about crime and drugs. I just need to stay within my $1200 per month budget. I have been to Mt. Home but that was a few years ago and only visited for 3 days. I did like the town though. I would like to find a place in the Northern portion of the state. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

most of the towns have residential living facilities for the low income. I know here in BV they have apartments for the low income people. We have some almost across from our church and they are cute and well kept. They have a similar facility in both Bentonville and Gravette for starters. I used to have the information on who to contact, but I think I have lost it. I know you can contact the housing authority for more information. I am guessing most towns and cities have subsidized housing and whatever else you might need.

I am sure Mountain Home would also work well for you.

[meo92953]

Thanks for starting this Northerner. I am also contemplating Arkansas. I was hoping to visit this fall but may not be able to do that financially. Will plan for spring.

Nmnita, where would be a good place to stay while visiting? I'm also on social security but may not be eligible for low income housing as I did receive a settlement from the car accident.

Is there a newspaper I can check out to review apartment rentals? I am in an income based apartment here and rent was raised after the settlement, but is still reasonable. Still, paying less and staying inside for months in the winter, not appealing although I will have to do it this year.

[David A Stone]

Originally Posted by meo92953

Thanks for starting this Northerner. I am also contemplating Arkansas. I was hoping to visit this fall but may not be able to do that financially. Will plan for spring.

Nmnita, where would be a good place to stay while visiting? I'm also on social security but may not be eligible for low income housing as I did receive a settlement from the car accident.

Is there a newspaper I can check out to review apartment rentals? I am in an income based apartment here and rent was raised after the settlement, but is still reasonable. Still, paying less and staying inside for months in the winter, not appealing although I will have to do it this year.

Fergus Falls MN ?

I moved to the Ozarks of Arkansas in 2012 and it was a great decision. ( moved from rural central MN )

I moved for...........

#1....milder winters
#2....lower cost of living
#3.....scenery

All three have exceeded my expectations !

[meo92953]

Originally Posted by David A Stone

Fergus Falls MN ?

I moved to the Ozarks of Arkansas in 2012 and it was a great decision. ( moved from rural central MN )

I moved for...........

#1....milder winters
#2....lower cost of living
#3.....scenery

All three have exceeded my expectations !

Thanks. I'm actually in Underwood, which is a teeny, tiny town, 9 miles from Fergus.. I'm looking forward to seeing Arkansas. I may be able to come in September, I'll see. I'm dreading this winter as I did not do well last winter and it was a mild one (yeah).

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by meo92953

Thanks. I'm actually in Underwood, which is a teeny, tiny town, 9 miles from Fergus.. I'm looking forward to seeing Arkansas. I may be able to come in September, I'll see. I'm dreading this winter as I did not do well last winter and it was a mild one (yeah).

you will find lots of people here from the upper mid west.

As for places to stay; depending on how much you want to pay, I would recommend you check out Vacation rentals. They actually are a national company I believe. The one I know about here is in Bella Vista. The rentals are actually people's homes they rent out when not living here or have purchased for investment. They are rented by the night or week. are reasonable and you have all the amenities at your finger tips. That is what we did. It worked out great and was cheaper than staying in a hotel or motel. There are also inexpensive motels in all parts of the state.

As for when you are ready to relocate, yes, we have a wonderful newspaper: the Arkansas Democrat Gizzette. Or you can go on line to Renters.com and get an idea of rental prices.

[meo92953]

Thanks for the info.

[Northerner128050]

Thanks for the great feedback. I appreciate it. One other question. Are there age 55+ communities in Northern Arkansas. They may be cheaper than low income housing. I don't know about Arkansas but in Wisconsin "low income housing" equals drug and crime problems.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Northerner128050

Thanks for the great feedback. I appreciate it. One other question. Are there age 55+ communities in Northern Arkansas. They may be cheaper than low income housing. I don't know about Arkansas but in Wisconsin "low income housing" equals drug and crime problems.

The low income housing I happen to know about and it certainly isn't that much are closely controlled and are not the same as section 8 which might be what you are thinking of.