Union County , Arkansas
Population: 38,368 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,221 Home $114,700 Rent $825/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 38,368 residents, Union County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arkansas and neighboring counties alike.
$50,221
Median Income
household
$114,700
Home Value
median
$825/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,221 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,968 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| Median Home Value | $114,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 38,368 |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.4%
Obesity
16.0%
Diabetes
17.6%
Smoking
41.0%
High Blood Pressure
36.2%
No Physical Activity
23.6%
Depression
39.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 53.9 · 54th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
69.75
🌀 Hurricane
59.45
🔥 Wildfire
27.93
❄️ Winter Storm
29.28
🌍 Earthquake
77.13
☀️ Drought
31.71
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