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Little Rock AFB

Jacksonville, AR

Little Rock AFB is the Air Force's center of excellence for C-130 Hercules operations, home to the 19th Airlift Wing and the formal training unit for all C-130 variants. Located just north of Little Rock near Jacksonville, the base provides access to Arkansas's capital city with a growing restaurant and arts scene, the scenic Arkansas River, and Pinnacle Mountain State Park nearby. Housing is extremely affordable by military standards, and the state's natural beauty — rivers, lakes, and the Ozarks — is exceptional.

Neighborhood near Little Rock AFB

Local neighborhood · Jacksonville, AR

Neighborhoods Near Little Rock AFB

Popular communities where military families stationed at Little Rock AFB choose to live.

Jacksonville

5–10 min to main gate

The host city for Little Rock AFB with the highest military family concentration, affordable housing, and the shortest commute to the flight line.

Military communityAffordableSuburban

Cabot

20–25 min to main gate

A rapidly growing bedroom community northeast of Jacksonville with outstanding Cabot School District, new construction, and a strong family atmosphere.

SuburbanNew constructionFamily-friendly

Sherwood

20–25 min to main gate

A well-established north Little Rock suburb with good schools, mature neighborhoods, and reasonable proximity to both the base and Little Rock's amenities.

SuburbanFamily-friendlyAffordable

Schools & Education

Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District

JNPSD was formed in 2016 as a separate district from Pulaski County. The newly independent district is actively improving. Many families with school-age children move to Cabot ISD, widely considered one of Arkansas's best.

  • Cabot High School is consistently among Arkansas's top public schools
  • JNPSD has invested heavily in new facilities and academic programs since its founding
  • Multiple private school options in the Jacksonville-Sherwood corridor

Things to Do Near Jacksonville

Local favorites for dining, outdoor adventures, and entertainment in the Jacksonville area.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Outdoors

A popular cone-shaped peak near Little Rock with a challenging summit hike and river trail offering great views of the Arkansas River Valley.

Clinton Presidential Center
Attraction

The Bill Clinton presidential library and museum in Little Rock designed as a bridge over the Arkansas River with extensive archives and exhibits.

Two Rivers Park
Outdoors

A large river park at the confluence of the Arkansas and Maumelle rivers with trails, picnic areas, and incredible sunset views.

South on Main
Dining

Little Rock's premier modern Southern restaurant in the SoMa district with innovative takes on regional cuisine and a vibrant arts venue attached.

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
Attraction

The site of the 1957 desegregation crisis with a visitor center telling the powerful story of the Little Rock Nine.

Heifer International Village
Attraction

A free interactive global village in downtown Little Rock exploring world hunger issues and Heifer's global programs.

Housing & Cost of Living

Median Home Price
$180,000–$320,000
Typical Rent
$950–$1,500/mo

Little Rock is one of the most affordable state capitals. The base area around Jacksonville is particularly affordable. Cabot has seen sharp appreciation due to school district demand.

Popular neighborhoods to consider:

CabotSherwood

PCS Tips for Little Rock AFB

  1. Contact the installation housing office early — wait lists can be long.
  2. Check BAH rates at the official DoD BAH calculator before setting your home budget.
  3. Get VA pre-approved before your PCS orders — it helps you move fast in competitive markets.
  4. Military-friendly real estate markets near bases can move quickly — be ready to act.

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