> Ed Loizeaux asked:
> Hi, I Have been looking at the Ozark area and NW Ark for some time...
> Peter Loeb responded:
> My research about Ark is not particularly favorable...
As one that currently lives reasonably close to the region and have lived in
the Ozarks near Harrison, I can tell you that your are correct: Little Rock
skews the stats significantly. Bear in mind that areas that have heavy
Hispanic immegration also have higher than typical crime rates (further
skewing the stats), though the vast majority of Hispanic crime is limited
within their community/race.
Harrison is a relatively quiet mountain town that has the basic amenities
needed for good quality of life. The humidity levels will be more than will
be experienced in the mid-west, but much less than that of farther south,
say Louisianna. In fact, it will be less than other portions of
central/southern Arkansas. The average winter temperature in the Ozark
region is the low 40s, with many days in the 50s. Severe snowstorms are
very uncommon. Ice storms pose a problem, but a severe ice storm is also
uncommon. Typically, snow is more of a "dusting" that is gone in a day or
so. Hottest days in the summer will be in the mid-90s.
There are no active railroads in Harrison. Nearest railroad would be the
Missouri & Northern Arkansas in Bergman, some 9 miles north. Also, over on
the western border of Arkansas, the Alco powered Arkansas & Missouri plies
the rails. There WAS a very interesting railroad that was based in Harrison
until its official demise in the late 40s, the shortline decendant/remnant
succumbing in 1960. However, I digress. I doubt your daughter or
son-in-law particularly care about railroads.
All for now.
Andre Ming
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