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Dardanelle, AR
City in Yell County, Arkansas.
Population
4,511
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,238
ZIP codes
0
Dardanelle and its ZIP codes
Dardanelle at a glance
- Dardanelle is about 21 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $51,040, 16% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,600 (26% below Arkansas) and median rent is $984 a month.
Local data for Dardanelle, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dardanelle, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,040
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$138,600
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,309), Salvadoran Americans (534), Irish Americans (400).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yell County. PPP loans are for Dardanelle.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
6,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
How people get to work
Dardanelle, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dardanelle, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dardanelle, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Dardanelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PottsvilleCity | 3.7 mi | 13.5 |
| RussellvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 28.3 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.2 |
| LondonCity | 8 mi | 3.2 |
| DoverCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| AtkinsCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| OlaCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| KnoxvilleTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| CasaTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| DanvilleCity | 17 mi | 4.3 |
| CorinthTown | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| PlainviewCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| BellevilleCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| LamarCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dardanelle, AR in?
- Dardanelle is in Yell County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Dardanelle, AR?
- About 4,511 people live in Dardanelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dardanelle?
- Nearby places include Pottsville (3.7 mi), Russellville (4.2 mi), Centerville (7.6 mi), London (8 mi), Dover (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023