Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. Conway the eighth most populous city in Arkansas. It is a principal city of the Little Rock-North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Conway is the second fastest growing city in Arkansas and home to three postsecondary educational institutions, earning it the nickname "The City of Colleges".
There are currently a number of major industries located in Conway. Some of those include: American Transportation, Acxiom, Frigidaire, Virco Manufacturing and Kimberly Clark.
Conway has also become the central gateway to the Ozarks. Many tourists stop off in Conway on their way to such places as Branson, Eureka Springs, Mountain View, Murfreesboro and Hot Springs.
For many years, Conway flourished as a trade center for a large rural agricultural area. Hendrix college was established in Conway in 1890. Three years later in 1893, Central College for Girls was established and Conway was on its way to becoming an educational center. The University of Central Arkansas was founded in Conway in 1907 as the Arkansas Normal School. Conway's economy was firmly established upon agriculture and educational institutions until World War II.
Conway has also become the central gateway to the Ozarks. Many tourists stop off in Conway on their way to such places as Branson, Eureka Springs, Mountain View, Murfreesboro and Hot Springs.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $151,861
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 57,544. Conway covers 35.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 312 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 72032, 72033, 72035 - Area code: 501
Weather
Conway, AR climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 92.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Conway is 48.67 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 5.24 Inches.
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