Hempstead County , Arkansas
Population: 19,778 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,654 Home $100,200 Rent $781/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,778 residents, Hempstead 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 Hempstead County at 46%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$47,654
Median Income
household
$100,200
Home Value
median
$781/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,654 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,620 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| Median Home Value | $100,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $781/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,778 |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.8%
Obesity
16.6%
Diabetes
17.7%
Smoking
46.2%
High Blood Pressure
38.0%
No Physical Activity
22.1%
Depression
41.3%
Insufficient Sleep
77.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 52.1 · 52th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
72.77
🌀 Hurricane
65.00
🔥 Wildfire
32.76
❄️ Winter Storm
54.07
🌍 Earthquake
75.54
☀️ Drought
61.16
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