Garland County , Arkansas

Population: 100,062 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $55,409 Home $176,400 Rent $942/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 100,062 residents, Garland County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Garland County in the top 11% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$55,409
Median Income
household
$176,400
Home Value
median
$942/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $55,409
Per Capita Income $32,793
Poverty Rate 16.5%
Median Home Value $176,400
Median Gross Rent $942/mo
Owner Occupied 69.2%
Renter Occupied 30.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 100,062
Median Age 45.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 26.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.3%
Obesity
11.1%
Diabetes
16.1%
Smoking
45.8%
High Blood Pressure
28.3%
No Physical Activity
25.9%
Depression
38.0%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 89.3  ·  89th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
96.41
🌀 Hurricane
62.08
🔥 Wildfire
72.87
❄️ Winter Storm
90.99
🌍 Earthquake
89.19

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