Madison County , Arkansas
Population: 17,032 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $53,888 Home $157,800 Rent $727/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,032 residents, Madison 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 Madison County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$53,888
Median Income
household
$157,800
Home Value
median
$727/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $53,888 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,869 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| Median Home Value | $157,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,032 |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.8%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
19.0%
Smoking
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.4%
No Physical Activity
25.6%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
75.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 45.1 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
65.46
🌀 Hurricane
45.52
🔥 Wildfire
71.22
❄️ Winter Storm
65.56
🌍 Earthquake
53.31
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