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Des Arc, AR
City in Prairie County, Arkansas.
Population
1,591
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
757
ZIP codes
0
Des Arc and its ZIP codes
Des Arc at a glance
- Des Arc is about 13 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $30,921, 49% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,700 (52% below Arkansas) and median rent is $424 a month.
Local data for Des Arc, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Des Arc, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,921
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$90,700
Median rent
$424/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (249), German Americans (118), Dutch Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prairie County. PPP loans are for Des Arc.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,199
1,437 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,967
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.54M
FY 2026, $11,416 per person
How people get to work
Des Arc, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Des Arc, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Des Arc, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Des Arc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeorgetownTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Fredonia (Biscoe)Town | 13 mi | 1 |
| HazenCity | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| De Valls BluffCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Cotton PlantCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| West PointTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CarlisleCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| GarnerTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| HigginsonTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| FargoTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| BrinkleyCity | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| KensettCity | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| McRaeCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| SearcyCity | 21 mi | 18.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Des Arc, AR in?
- Des Arc is in Prairie County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Des Arc, AR?
- About 1,591 people live in Des Arc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Des Arc?
- Nearby places include Georgetown (10 mi), Griffithville (12 mi), Fredonia (Biscoe) (13 mi), Hazen (13 mi), De Valls Bluff (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023