Lawrence County , Arkansas
Population: 16,265 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,164 Home $91,100 Rent $715/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,265 residents, Lawrence 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 Lawrence County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$44,164
Median Income
household
$91,100
Home Value
median
$715/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,164 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,104 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
| Median Home Value | $91,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $715/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,265 |
| Median Age | 39.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.7%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
20.6%
Smoking
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
36.3%
No Physical Activity
28.5%
Depression
39.0%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 67.9 · 68th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
83.46
🌀 Hurricane
50.27
🔥 Wildfire
35.66
❄️ Winter Storm
54.81
🌍 Earthquake
92.37
☀️ Drought
85.08
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