Jackson County , Arkansas
Population: 16,775 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $41,215 Home $87,300 Rent $662/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,775 residents, Jackson 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 Jackson County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$41,215
Median Income
household
$87,300
Home Value
median
$662/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $41,215 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,194 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
| Median Home Value | $87,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $662/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,775 |
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.9%
Obesity
15.4%
Diabetes
21.5%
Smoking
44.4%
High Blood Pressure
38.5%
No Physical Activity
26.9%
Depression
43.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 67.8 · 68th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
89.63
🌀 Hurricane
53.86
🔥 Wildfire
44.24
❄️ Winter Storm
48.03
🌍 Earthquake
91.60
☀️ Drought
88.42
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