Comparisons
Arkansas vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: South Carolina and South Dakota
Arkansas in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Arkansas rose steadily. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Arkansas, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Little Rock. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Little Rock peaked in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Arkansas fare in comparison to others in United States? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Arkansas was the 20th-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Arkansas ranked 20th in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 20th in 2006-2020.
Arkansas in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Arkansas is Little Rock with an SNDi of 2.59, which is relatively well-connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Little Rock with an SNDi of 2.59, which is relatively well-connected. See trends for these cities: Little Rock, Little Rock
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Arkansas rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Arkansas, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Little Rock. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Arkansas follow the same region trend.
To date, Arkansas is the 21st-most disconnected out of the 44 regions in United States. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has fallen; relative to other regions in United States, the street network in Arkansas has become more connected. Arkansas ranked 20th in 1975, 22nd in 1976-1990, 20th in 1991-2005 and 21st in 2006-2020.