Market rankings · Arkansas
Oil change and quick-lube shops in Arkansas
Markets across Arkansas ranked by the Groundwork market score for oil change and quick-lube shops, with competitor counts and household spending for each.
- Listings
- 102
- 60 chain locations (59%)
- Official establishments
- 103
- +27.2% since 2019
- Household spending a year
- $1.1B
- On vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Listings per 10k households
- 0.8
- 14% above the U.S.
- Spending per listing
- $10.5M
- 24% below the U.S.
- Rank among states
- #43 of 50
- Market score 28 · Lower middle
A site report maps the oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings around any address in Arkansas by name and distance, and the spending within reach.
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What this means
As of September 2026, map listings count 102 oil change and quick-lube shops in Arkansas. Of those, 60 are chain locations, or 59%, against 73% across the U.S. That comes to 0.8 for every 10,000 households, 14% above the U.S. rate of 0.7.
At $886 per household (8% below the U.S. average), households in Arkansas spend about $1.1B a year on vehicle maintenance and repairs. That is about $10.5M of household spending for each shop on map listings, 24% below the U.S. figure of $13.7M. That spending covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, which oil change and quick-lube shops share with other businesses in the trade.
In 2023, official counts showed 103 businesses with payroll in Arkansas classed as oil change and lubrication shops, up 27.2% from 2019. That is one for every 11,709 households, against one for every 14,222 across the U.S. Across the U.S., the count rose 12.1% over the same years. Since fiscal 2022, 2 SBA-backed loans worth $2.8M have gone to businesses classed as oil change and lubrication shops in Arkansas.
Among 50 states, Arkansas ranks #43 for oil change and quick-lube shops, with a Groundwork market score of 28 (lower middle). Of the 6 scored metro areas in or partly in Arkansas, the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area scores highest (54). Among 5 scored counties, Benton County scores highest (54).
Every market in Arkansas for oil change and quick-lube shops
Download the ranking (CSV)Numbered by Groundwork market score among the markets based in Arkansas, highest first; the U.S. rank compares each market with every other of its kind. A metro area that crosses a state line is listed in each state it reaches, and numbered only in the state its page is under. How the score works.
Metro areas
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 54 | 19 | 0.9 | $11M | +13.1% | #134 of 290 |
| 2Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | 38 | 26 | 0.8 | $10.5M | +3.8% | #208 of 290 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 29 | 44 | 0.8 | $10.4M | −0.3% | #243 of 290 |
| 3Jonesboro, AR | 24 | 6 | 1.1 | $7.5M | +3.6% | #264 of 290 |
| 4Fort Smith, AR-OK | 24 | 13 | 1.4 | $6.3M | +3.1% | #266 of 290 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | 22 | 8 | 1.4 | $5.8M | −0.4% | #270 of 290 |
| Hot Springs, AR | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $9.4M | −0.6% |
Small-town markets
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville, AR | Not scored | 3 | 0.9 | $9.9M | +1.6% | |
| Searcy, AR | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $12.9M | +4.2% | |
| Pine Bluff, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.6% | |
| Paragould, AR | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.2M | +3.4% | |
| Harrison, AR | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $17.7M | +2.4% | |
| Mountain Home, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $8.2M | +3.1% | |
| Blytheville, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.7% | |
| Batesville, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $6.7M | +2.2% | |
| El Dorado, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.3M | −5.2% | |
| Malvern, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Camden, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.6% | |
| Forrest City, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6M | −5.3% | |
| Magnolia, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | −3.7% | |
| Arkadelphia, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.2M | −2.2% |
Counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Benton County, AR | 54 | 10 | 0.9 | $11.3M | +16.0% | #217 of 479 |
| 2Washington County, AR | 49 | 9 | 0.9 | $10M | +9.9% | #262 of 479 |
| 3Craighead County, AR | 27 | 6 | 1.4 | $6.5M | +4.8% | #422 of 479 |
| 4Pulaski County, AR | 26 | 18 | 1.0 | $7.7M | +1.3% | #424 of 479 |
| 5Sebastian County, AR | 21 | 9 | 1.7 | $5M | +2.2% | #442 of 479 |
| Faulkner County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 0.4 | $23.1M | +8.2% | |
| Saline County, AR | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $11.9M | +7.6% | |
| Garland County, AR | Not scored | 4 | 0.9 | $9.4M | −0.6% | |
| White County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $12.9M | +4.2% | |
| Lonoke County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $13.8M | +3.5% | |
| Jefferson County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.7% | |
| Pope County, AR | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $7.4M | +2.5% | |
| Crawford County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 0.9 | $11.2M | +4.1% | |
| Crittenden County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $6.7M | −3.9% | |
| Greene County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $15.2M | +3.4% | |
| Baxter County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $8.2M | +3.1% | |
| Miller County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $12.6M | −0.5% | |
| Mississippi County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.7% | |
| Independence County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.4 | $6.7M | +2.2% | |
| Boone County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 0.7 | $14.4M | +3.3% | |
| Union County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 1.3 | $6.3M | −5.2% | |
| Hot Spring County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Carroll County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 0.9 | $11M | +3.6% | |
| Johnson County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.3M | +2.0% | |
| Cleburne County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.9% |
Show all 75 counties
| Market | Score | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Population growth | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poinsett County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.0% | |
| St. Francis County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6M | −5.3% | |
| Columbia County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | −3.7% | |
| Ouachita County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Logan County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.5% | |
| Clark County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.2M | −2.2% | |
| Conway County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.2% | |
| Yell County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.3% | |
| Hempstead County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $3.4M | −4.6% | |
| Polk County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.9M | +1.6% | |
| Randolph County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.5% | |
| Ashley County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −5.9% | |
| Grant County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.1% | |
| Sharp County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.7% | |
| Madison County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +11.2% | |
| Franklin County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.3M | +3.5% | |
| Marion County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +4.3% | |
| Drew County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.9M | −1.5% | |
| Jackson County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | 0.0% | |
| Cross County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.6% | |
| Arkansas County, AR | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.8M | −7.4% | |
| Lawrence County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +0.3% | |
| Van Buren County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.5M | +2.8% | |
| Sevier County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $5.2M | −0.1% | |
| Phillips County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −13.0% | |
| Clay County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.3% | |
| Izard County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +5.9% | |
| Lincoln County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.0% | |
| Howard County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.5M | −3.6% | |
| Stone County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +2.9% | |
| Fulton County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.7% | |
| Little River County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.8% | |
| Desha County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 2.2 | $3.2M | −11.8% | |
| Bradley County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 2.7 | $3M | −6.4% | |
| Pike County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −1.9% | |
| Perry County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +3.1% | |
| Scott County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.4% | |
| Chicot County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 2.5 | $2.5M | −10.3% | |
| Montgomery County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | +1.1% | |
| Lee County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.4% | |
| Nevada County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.1% | |
| Prairie County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −3.9% | |
| Searcy County, AR | Not scored | 1 | 3.1 | $2.8M | 0.0% | |
| Cleveland County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −4.3% | |
| Newton County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.3% | |
| Monroe County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −7.8% | |
| Dallas County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.7% | |
| Lafayette County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −6.4% | |
| Woodruff County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −8.2% | |
| Calhoun County, AR | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | n/a | −2.2% |
Markets with fewer than 5 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings, and counties under 10,000 people, aren’t scored; they’re listed last in each table.
Questions
How many oil change and quick-lube shops are in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 102 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings as of September 2026. 60 of them (59%) are chain locations. The listings count oil change and quick-lube shops. Official counts show 103 businesses with payroll classed as oil change and lubrication shops in 2023, up 27.2% from 2019.
How much do households in Arkansas spend on vehicle maintenance and repairs?
About $1.1B a year, or $886 per household. That is 8% below the U.S. average (an index of 92, where 100 is the U.S. average). Spread across the 102 oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings, it comes to $10.5M per shop. The spending figure covers all vehicle maintenance and repairs, not only oil change and quick-lube shops. It is estimated from the incomes of the 1,205,987 households in Arkansas and national spending patterns by income.
How does Arkansas compare with the U.S. for oil change and quick-lube shops?
Arkansas has 0.8 oil change and quick-lube shops per 10,000 households, 14% above the U.S. rate of 0.7. Spending per shop is $10.5M, 24% below the U.S. figure of $13.7M. At the national ratio of oil change and quick-lube shops to household spending, Arkansas would have about 78, against 102 on map listings. There is one business with payroll in the industry for every 11,709 households, against one for every 14,222 across the U.S. The official count rose 27.2% from 2019 to 2023, against +12.1% for the U.S.
Which market in Arkansas has the highest market score for oil change and quick-lube shops?
Among 6 scored metro areas in or partly in Arkansas, the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area scores highest, at 54 (upper middle). Among 5 scored counties in Arkansas, Benton County scores highest, at 54 (upper middle). Scores compare each market with others of its kind across the U.S.
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Arkansas scores 28 for oil change and quick-lube shops (lower middle), #43 of 50 scored states.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
Run a Groundwork site report on an address in Arkansas. It maps the oil change and quick-lube shops on map listings near the site and sizes the households and spending within the distance you choose. New accounts get 10 actions over 3 days, no card.
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