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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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