Three Northwest Arkansas cities have been named among the best places to live in the United States

Three Northwest Arkansas cities have been named among the best places to live in the United States, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville claimed the top three spots among Arkansas cities in the national report, which evaluates metro areas based on quality of life, job market, value, and desirability.
The full Arkansas rankings are as follows:

1. Rogers
   
2. Springdale
   
3. Fayetteville
   
4. Conway
   
5. Fort Smith
   
6. Jonesboro
   
7. Little Rock
   
8. Hot Springs
   
9. North Little Rock
   
   The rankings are compiled using data from trusted sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, and U.S. News’ own internal metrics, which factor in affordability, crime rates, education, healthcare, and overall resident satisfaction.