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What is the crime rate in Arkansas, county by county?
Arkansas recorded 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 by FBI estimate, 62% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its median household income is $60,773 and about 3,049,391 people live here.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
What is the crime rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas had an estimated 5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 (16,564 in all), 62% higher than the U.S. rate (3.3). Since 2021 the violent rate is down 24%. Property crime: 16.4 per 1,000 (U.S.: 15.3).
| Year | Violent crimes | Per 1,000 | Property crimes | Per 1,000 | U.S. violent per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,271 | 7.0 | 76,580 | 25.3 | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 19,895 | 6.5 | 75,176 | 24.7 | 3.9 |
| 2023 | 19,132 | 6.2 | 68,654 | 22.4 | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 18,122 | 5.9 | 60,075 | 19.5 | 3.6 |
| 2025 | 16,564 | 5.3 | 51,235 | 16.4 | 3.3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. State totals are FBI estimates that fill in for agencies that did not report.
What is the median household income in Arkansas?
The median household in Arkansas earns $60,773 a year, 25% lower than the national median ($80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,000.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,049,391 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $60,773 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $947 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.4% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 9.0% | 8.4% |
Where is road construction in Arkansas right now?
On October 11, 2026, Arkansas's transportation feed listed 156 highway work zones, 116 of them active that day: 39 on interstates, 30 on U.S. highways and 87 on state highways. Roads with the most listings: I-30, I-57, I-40, I-49, U.S. 62 and U.S. 70.
| County | Work zones |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 16 |
| Jefferson County | 10 |
| Washington County | 8 |
| Crittenden County | 6 |
| Faulkner County | 6 |
| Benton County | 5 |
| Sebastian County | 5 |
| Miller County | 5 |
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How many Superfund sites and high-hazard dams are in Arkansas?
EPA lists 9 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Arkansas and 8 that finished cleanup. The National Inventory of Dams has 197 high-hazard dams here; 21 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition (high hazard means lives would be at risk downstream if a dam failed, not that failure is likely).
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Arkansas
The map shows 330 gun shops with a public storefront in Arkansas (326 from the ATF licensee list) plus 600 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown), 366 liquor stores and 2 Planned Parenthood health centers. Arkansas has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones. County and city pages list them by name.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
How do Arkansas counties compare?
75 counties or county equivalents. Violent crime is the 2021-2025 yearly average per 1,000 residents; a dash means too little reporting to give a rate.
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas County | 16,515 | 9.0 | $53,164 |
| Ashley County | 18,429 | 3.4 | $44,266 |
| Baxter County | 42,407 | 1.8 | $48,452 |
| Benton County | 303,632 | 2.9 | $93,506 |
| Boone County | 38,138 | 2.9 | $55,143 |
| Bradley County | 10,208 | 3.3 | $41,476 |
| Calhoun County | 4,704 | 3.7 | $66,809 |
| Carroll County | 28,626 | 2.9 | $54,230 |
| Chicot County | 9,765 | 3.1 | $39,045 |
| Clark County | 21,125 | 3.2 | $52,034 |
| Clay County | 14,280 | 2.8 | $51,481 |
| Cleburne County | 25,226 | 8.2 | $55,798 |
| Cleveland County | 7,453 | 2.7 | $54,794 |
| Columbia County | 22,349 | 4.8 | $55,334 |
| Conway County | 21,054 | 4.1 | $54,187 |
| Craighead County | 113,249 | 5.6 | $59,548 |
| Crawford County | 61,139 | 3.3 | $64,132 |
| Crittenden County | 47,266 | 17.3 | $55,358 |
| Cross County | 16,543 | 6.2 | $50,863 |
| Dallas County | 6,242 | 9.6 | $42,500 |
| Desha County | 10,786 | 6.7 | $37,662 |
| Drew County | 17,046 | 4.1 | $42,824 |
| Faulkner County | 127,717 | 4.0 | $67,289 |
| Franklin County | 17,326 | 5.0 | $55,886 |
| Fulton County | 12,302 | 3.8 | $42,241 |
| Garland County | 100,035 | 5.0 | $57,181 |
| Grant County | 18,242 | 2.8 | $71,549 |
| Greene County | 46,432 | 7.9 | $57,839 |
| Hempstead County | 19,508 | 6.8 | $46,787 |
| Hot Spring County | 33,180 | 3.1 | $55,405 |
| Howard County | 12,583 | 2.6 | $45,603 |
| Independence County | 38,175 | 4.9 | $56,609 |
| Izard County | 14,009 | 6.6 | $49,405 |
| Jackson County | 16,712 | 7.5 | $44,218 |
| Jefferson County | 64,802 | 12.0 | $51,096 |
| Johnson County | 26,003 | 4.0 | $45,995 |
| Lafayette County | 6,136 | 3.8 | $41,278 |
| Lawrence County | 16,238 | 3.7 | $44,882 |
| Lee County | 8,359 | 5.5 | $34,375 |
| Lincoln County | 12,950 | 3.2 | $51,778 |
| Little River County | 11,821 | 3.1 | $53,344 |
| Logan County | 21,277 | 5.4 | $58,555 |
| Lonoke County | 75,272 | 4.4 | $72,828 |
| Madison County | 17,329 | 4.2 | $56,798 |
| Marion County | 17,228 | 2.7 | $48,619 |
| Miller County | 42,360 | 7.9 | $48,836 |
| Mississippi County | 39,126 | 9.3 | $52,548 |
| Monroe County | 6,589 | 6.7 | $43,214 |
| Montgomery County | 8,553 | 1.8 | $48,906 |
| Nevada County | 8,159 | 2.7 | $53,886 |
| Newton County | 7,112 | 3.2 | $48,986 |
| Ouachita County | 22,085 | 7.2 | $49,268 |
| Perry County | 10,101 | 3.7 | $55,764 |
| Phillips County | 15,450 | 11.1 | $40,134 |
| Pike County | 10,115 | 1.4 | $49,269 |
| Poinsett County | 22,543 | 8.1 | $46,707 |
| Polk County | 19,361 | 4.4 | $49,191 |
| Pope County | 64,131 | 4.3 | $57,344 |
| Prairie County | 8,064 | 4.5 | $51,646 |
| Pulaski County | 399,818 | 13.6 | $62,873 |
| Randolph County | 18,838 | 3.8 | $50,911 |
| Saline County | 127,479 | 3.2 | $79,046 |
| Scott County | 9,816 | 2.8 | $43,270 |
| Searcy County | 7,859 | 3.2 | $44,426 |
| Sebastian County | 128,900 | 7.3 | $57,790 |
| Sevier County | 15,712 | 3.2 | $53,527 |
| Sharp County | 17,773 | 3.3 | $44,637 |
| St. Francis County | 22,400 | 12.0 | $42,574 |
| Stone County | 12,568 | 3.3 | $40,943 |
| Union County | 37,900 | 9.2 | $55,259 |
| Van Buren County | 15,998 | 4.6 | $50,354 |
| Washington County | 256,765 | 4.3 | $70,639 |
| White County | 77,838 | 5.6 | $55,249 |
| Woodruff County | 6,026 | 3.6 | $48,158 |
| Yell County | 20,134 | 4.6 | $55,934 |
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Arkansas?
5.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 (16,564 estimated by the FBI), 62% higher than the national rate (3.3). Property crime: 16.4 per 1,000.
What is the median household income in Arkansas?
$60,773 (Census American Community Survey 2020-2024), against $80,734 nationally.
Is there road construction in Arkansas today?
On October 11, 2026, Arkansas's transportation feed listed 156 highway work zones, 116 of them active that day: 39 on interstates, 30 on U.S. highways and 87 on state highways. Roads with the most listings: I-30, I-57, I-40, I-49, U.S. 62 and U.S. 70.
How many Superfund sites are in Arkansas?
9 active (final or proposed National Priorities List) and 8 deleted after cleanup, per EPA (October 2026).
Which Arkansas cities have their own page?
- Little Rock (203,436)
- Fayetteville (99,319)
- Fort Smith (89,805)
- Springdale (88,160)
- Jonesboro (80,137)
- Rogers (72,981)
- Conway (67,642)
- North Little Rock (64,538)
- Bentonville (58,249)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI estimated crimes by state, 2021-2025 (Crime Data Explorer). County rates: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population
- Income and housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores.
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