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Dierks, AR
City in Howard County, Arkansas.
Population
728
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
379
ZIP codes
0
Dierks and its ZIP codes
Dierks at a glance
- Dierks is about 6.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,188, 63% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,200 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $479 a month.
Local data for Dierks, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dierks, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,188
Poverty rate
52.9%
Median home value
$100,200
Median rent
$479/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (131), German Americans (40), Mexican Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Dierks.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,946
5,732 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.3M
FY 2026, $6,593 per person
How people get to work
Dierks, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dierks, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
55.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dierks, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Dierks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| LockesburgCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| NashvilleCity | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| DaisyTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| GillhamTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| Mineral SpringsCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 19 mi | 3.7 |
| GrannisCity | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| De QueenCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| Ben LomondTown | 21 mi | 3.9 |
| TolletteTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| WickesTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| KirbyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 14.5 |
| HoratioCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| OzanTown | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dierks, AR in?
- Dierks is in Howard County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Dierks, AR?
- About 728 people live in Dierks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dierks?
- Nearby places include Center Point (6.9 mi), Newhope (11 mi), Lockesburg (14 mi), Nashville (16 mi), Daisy (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023