Boone County , Arkansas

Population: 37,896 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $54,195 Home $169,300 Rent $715/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 37,896 residents, Boone County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Boone County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$54,195
Median Income
household
$169,300
Home Value
median
$715/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $54,195
Per Capita Income $29,583
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Median Home Value $169,300
Median Gross Rent $715/mo
Owner Occupied 70.3%
Renter Occupied 29.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 37,896
Median Age 41.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 16.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.8%
Obesity
10.4%
Diabetes
16.4%
Smoking
34.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.9%
No Physical Activity
25.4%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 62.3  ·  62th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
78.59
🌀 Hurricane
37.46
🔥 Wildfire
65.59
❄️ Winter Storm
67.09
🌍 Earthquake
71.28

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