Howard County , Arkansas
Population: 12,701 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,492 Home $135,400 Rent $702/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,701 residents, Howard County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike.
$44,492
Median Income
household
$135,400
Home Value
median
$702/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,492 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,639 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.8% |
| Median Home Value | $135,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $702/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,701 |
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.7%
Obesity
12.5%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
39.0%
High Blood Pressure
34.4%
No Physical Activity
24.3%
Depression
40.4%
Insufficient Sleep
77.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 48.5 · 49th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
53.91
🌀 Hurricane
56.90
🔥 Wildfire
45.67
❄️ Winter Storm
50.95
🌍 Earthquake
63.33
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