Moving to Arkansas from Gambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to Arkansas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gambia to Arkansas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Gambia to Arkansas, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Gambia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Gambia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Gambia and Arkansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Gambia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arkansas performs significantly better than Gambia 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 performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Arkansas performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Arkansas?
Working remotely from Arkansas's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gambia and Arkansas.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Gambia?
Gambia performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Arkansas?
Both Gambia and Arkansas share the same official language: English.
