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Bradford, AR
City in White County, Arkansas.
Population
522
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
602
ZIP codes
0
Bradford and its ZIP codes
Bradford at a glance
- Bradford is about 10 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,977 a year, 44% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,600 (52% below Arkansas) and median rent is $475 a month.
Local data for Bradford, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bradford, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,977
Poverty rate
30.5%
Median home value
$89,600
Median rent
$475/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (49), German Americans (23), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Bradford.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
How people get to work
Bradford, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.1%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bradford, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bradford, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Bradford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RussellTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Bald KnobCity | 9.9 mi | 5 |
| AugustaCity | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| WeldonTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TupeloTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Oil TroughTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| JudsoniaCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| PattersonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| JacksonportTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| West PointTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| KensettCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| NewportCity | 18 mi | 13.6 |
| McCroryCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| DiazCity | 19 mi | 5.9 |
| BeedevilleTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bradford, AR in?
- Bradford is in White County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bradford, AR?
- About 522 people live in Bradford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bradford?
- Nearby places include Russell (5.1 mi), Bald Knob (9.9 mi), Augusta (10 mi), Weldon (13 mi), Tupelo (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023