Moving to Arkansas from Mali
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mali to Arkansas — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mali to Arkansas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Little Rock averages 72°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Mali to Arkansas, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Mali 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
Key Indicator Comparison
How Mali and Arkansas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mali performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arkansas performs significantly better than Mali 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 Mali leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Arkansas performs significantly better than Mali 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 | Bamako | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) | 56°/38°F (13°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Bamako | Little Rock |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) | 49°/33°F (9.7°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) | 54°/36°F (12.4°/2.4°C) |
| Mar | 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.8°C) |
| Apr | 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) | 73°/53°F (22.7°/11.6°C) |
| May | 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.4°C) |
| Jun | 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) | 88°/69°F (31.2°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) | 92°/73°F (33.4°/22.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.3°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) | 84°/65°F (29.1°/18.1°C) |
| Oct | 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) | 73°/54°F (23.0°/12.3°C) |
| Nov | 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.6°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) | 51°/35°F (10.7°/1.7°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO),
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali 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.
Mali passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Mali
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 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 Mali and Arkansas.
How is healthcare in Arkansas compared to Mali?
Mali performs better than Arkansas across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arkansas compared to Mali?
The average high temperature in Little Rock is 72°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Little Rock receives around 50.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.
What language do they speak in Arkansas?
The official language in Arkansas is English. In Mali, the official language is French.
