How safe is Hackett? We'll take a look at Hackett's crime rate in the chart below. In general, Hackett's crime rate is slightly above average, with the most dangerous areas highlighted in red and moderately safe areas in yellow. This map also includes the type of crimes and their severity. Because Hackett has a D grade, it's in the 12th percentile for safety, while 85% of cities in the US are safe.
In 1894, a group of Milwaukee residents proposed changing the name of a street, which would be the same as Mendota Avenue. However, not everyone agreed with this change, and property owners often object to a change. A war over the name lasted three years, with the last word being a poem by Edward P. Hackett, a native of Milwaukee.
The mining boom that took place in Hackett between 1897 and 1902 lasted about four years, with as many as seventeen mines operating near the city. As the mining industry faded, the population of Hackett's mining township dropped and residents turned to cotton farming. The town's famous Clark cotton gin produced an average of 1,500 bales of cotton from 1902 to 1916. Hackett also served as a center for shipping peaches, and in 1910 the Midland Valley Railroad routed through the town. By the 1930s the population of Hackett was only 4,000, and its economy was a flop due to the Great Depression.
In 2012, the population of Hackett was about 290, and its high school was at 320. In addition to schools, the town has a single restaurant. The city is home to Lifoam Industries, which manufactures insulated packaging. While the timber industry remains viable in Hackett, many people rely on Fort Smith for work and opportunities. In 2012, the city's Deer Acres Zoo closed, but it announced plans to reopen in 2013.