Franklin County , Arkansas
Population: 17,220 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,919 Home $118,800 Rent $717/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,220 residents, Franklin County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike.
$51,919
Median Income
household
$118,800
Home Value
median
$717/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,919 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,137 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% |
| Median Home Value | $118,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $717/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,220 |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.8%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
19.5%
Smoking
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
27.0%
Depression
40.6%
Insufficient Sleep
78.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 49.4 · 49th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
64.82
🌀 Hurricane
46.93
🔥 Wildfire
82.54
❄️ Winter Storm
72.57
🌍 Earthquake
62.53
☀️ Drought
58.17
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