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Howard County, AR
5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Howard County, Arkansas.
Population
12,583
Land area
587sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Howard County
Howard County at a glance
- Howard County is 63% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,603, 25% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (18% below Arkansas) and median rent is $690 a month.
- Its largest cities are Nashville (4,063), Mineral Springs (1,358) and Dierks (728).
Local data for Howard County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howard County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,603
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$153,900
Prices +12.2% in a year
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,329), German Americans (847), Irish Americans (838).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$19.4M
627 loans, 2,427 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Howard County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
582
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Howard County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Howard County, AR?
- Nashville is the largest city or town in Howard County, with about 4,063 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
- Howard County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71831, 71833, 71851, 71852, 71971.
- What is the population of Howard County, AR?
- About 12,583 people live in Howard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Howard County?
- Howard County borders Hempstead County, Polk County, Sevier County, Little River County, Pike County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023