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Garfield, AR
Town in Benton County, Arkansas.
Population
508
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
164
ZIP codes
0
Garfield and its ZIP codes
Garfield at a glance
- Garfield is about 2.8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,583, 23% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (20% above Arkansas) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Garfield, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garfield, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,583
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (92), Mexican Americans (40), Irish Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Garfield.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,099
150,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$120,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $5,804 per person
How people get to work
Garfield, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garfield, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,082
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
439
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garfield, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Garfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GatewayTown | 2.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Seligman, MOCity | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Lost Bridge VillageCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| AvocaTown | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Pea RidgeCity | 8.2 mi | 8 |
| Washburn, MOCity | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Prairie CreekCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.4 |
| Little FlockCity | 11 mi | 7.5 |
| BeaverTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RogersCity | 13 mi | 38.9 |
| Eureka SpringsCity | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| Holiday IslandCity | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| Eagle Rock, MOCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Exeter, MOCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Chain-O-Lakes, MOVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BentonvilleCity | 16 mi | 35.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garfield, AR in?
- Garfield is in Benton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Garfield, AR?
- About 508 people live in Garfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garfield?
- Nearby places include Gateway (2.6 mi), Seligman, MO (4.3 mi), Lost Bridge Village (6.2 mi), Avoca (7.3 mi), Pea Ridge (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023