Newton County , Arkansas
Population: 7,175 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $47,395 Home $178,800 Rent $629/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,175 residents, Newton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Newton County in the bottom 18% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$47,395
Median Income
household
$178,800
Home Value
median
$629/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $47,395 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,063 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| Median Home Value | $178,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $629/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,175 |
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.7%
Obesity
15.3%
Diabetes
17.8%
Smoking
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.2%
No Physical Activity
27.2%
Depression
38.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 18.4 · 18th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
51.11
🌀 Hurricane
17.69
🔥 Wildfire
50.99
❄️ Winter Storm
34.02
🌍 Earthquake
38.23
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