Pulaski County , Arkansas

Population: 398,949 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,385 Home $199,600 Rent $1,036/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 398,949 residents, Pulaski 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 Pulaski County in the top 3% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$60,385
Median Income
household
$199,600
Home Value
median
$1,036/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,385
Per Capita Income $39,780
Poverty Rate 16.2%
Median Home Value $199,600
Median Gross Rent $1,036/mo
Owner Occupied 57.7%
Renter Occupied 42.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 398,949
Median Age 37.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 37.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

40.5%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
13.6%
Smoking
42.2%
High Blood Pressure
28.4%
No Physical Activity
23.6%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
79.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively High

Overall risk score: 96.8  ·  97th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
99.17
🌀 Hurricane
71.76
🔥 Wildfire
71.82
❄️ Winter Storm
98.06
🌍 Earthquake
98.16
☀️ Drought
24.20

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