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Arkadelphia.
About
Life in Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia is a community of 10,316 people in Arkansas. The median household income is $48,657, median rent runs about $814 per month, and median home values are around $179,000. Unemployment is low at 4.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Arkadelphia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
23.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
28.9%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Arkadelphia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Arkadelphia, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (50.0%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.6%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.7%
of households
Married Couples
29.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below AR average
Rent, home values, and income in Arkadelphia
In Arkadelphia, rent runs 14% below the AR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.1%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,142
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
41.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $182,296 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above AR average
Unemployment in Arkadelphia
Unemployment in Clark County, which includes Arkadelphia, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the AR average.
Unemployment rate
Arkadelphia: Clark County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Clark County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Arkadelphia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.4 min avg
How Arkadelphia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Arkadelphia, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Memorial Field Airport (HOT)
Regional airport · few flights2,783 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Arkadelphia runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
286.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,533.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Arkadelphia Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Clark County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Clark County, which includes Arkadelphia, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
| 2023 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 14 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Clark County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Clark County, which includes Arkadelphia, is typically good — 351 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
351
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Clark County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Arkadelphia has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.8"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
77
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
66
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 31°F | 4.03" |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 4.20" |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 4.88" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 5.33" |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 6.60" |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 3.89" |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 4.09" |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 3.32" |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 3.77" |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 4.92" |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 4.40" |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 5.41" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
Baptist Health Medical Center-arkadelphia
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia's student/teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Arkadelphia
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,602 students · in-state tuition $35,740 · 67% graduate · median earnings $52,333 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,456 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 43% graduate · median earnings $46,244 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hot Springs National Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hot Springs National Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
28 mi awayPresident William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Arkadelphia
Clark County Library
609 Caddo Street, Arkadelphia
Cities Near Arkadelphia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Arkadelphia FAQ
Is Arkadelphia, Arkansas affordable?⌄
Arkadelphia's median rent is $814/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,657/year. Median home value is $179,300.
Is Arkadelphia, Arkansas safe?⌄
Arkadelphia's violent crime rate was 286 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1534 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?⌄
Clark County, which includes Arkadelphia, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?⌄
The cost of living in Arkadelphia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $814/month and median household income is $48,657/year. The median home value is $179,300. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Arkadelphia, Arkansas?⌄
The average commute in Arkadelphia is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from