Moving to Bahamas from Arkansas
What to Expect
Considering a move from Arkansas to Bahamas? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Arkansas to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 72°F in Little Rock, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Arkansas to Bahamas.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
- 29,629
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2.10,359
United States
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Arkansas.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Bahamas performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Bahamas performs significantly better than Arkansas across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arkansas generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Bahamas performs significantly better than Arkansas across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Little Rock | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) |
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| Month | Little Rock | Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) | 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) |
| Feb | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) | 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) |
| Mar | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) |
| Apr | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) |
| May | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) | 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) | 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) |
| Oct | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) | 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) | 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) |
| Dec | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Free
Bahamas passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahamas?
From major Bahamas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arkansas and Bahamas are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Arkansas?
Bahamas performs significantly better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Bahamas compared to Arkansas?
The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 72°F in Little Rock. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Little Rock gets 50.0 in.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
Both Arkansas and Bahamas share the same official language: English.
