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Evening Shade, AR
City in Sharp County, Arkansas.
Population
534
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
0
Evening Shade and its ZIP codes
Evening Shade at a glance
- Evening Shade is about 5.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,281, 45% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,300 (31% below Arkansas) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Evening Shade, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Evening Shade, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,281
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$129,300
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
35.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (51), Irish Americans (41), Mexican Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sharp County. PPP loans are for Evening Shade.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,392
3,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $9,496 per person
How people get to work
Evening Shade, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Evening Shade, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
469
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Evening Shade, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Evening Shade
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SidneyTown | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Cave CityCity | 9.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| FranklinTown | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Ash FlatCity | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 13 mi | 13.4 |
| Violet HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HighlandCity | 15 mi | 8.7 |
| MelbourneCity | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| CushmanCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Cherokee VillageCity | 16 mi | 20.4 |
| SmithvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| StrawberryTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| HardyCity | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| WillifordTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OxfordCity | 20 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Evening Shade, AR in?
- Evening Shade is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Evening Shade, AR?
- About 534 people live in Evening Shade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Evening Shade?
- Nearby places include Sidney (4.9 mi), Cave City (9.2 mi), Mount Pleasant (11 mi), Franklin (11 mi), Ash Flat (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023