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Johnson County, AR
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Johnson County, Arkansas.
Population
26,003
Land area
661sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Johnson County
Johnson County at a glance
- Johnson County is 33% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,995 a year, 24% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,300 (28% below Arkansas) and median rent is $728 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Clarksville (9,526), Lamar (1,783) and Coal Hill (892).
Local data for Johnson County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnson County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,995
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$135,300
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,183), German Americans (2,380), Irish Americans (1,813).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,980
7,860 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,274
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $6,414 per person
PPP loans
$23.08M
526 loans, 3,467 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$26.76K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Johnson County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnson County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
447
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 29°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Johnson County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Johnson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Johnson County, AR?
- Clarksville is the largest city or town in Johnson County, with about 9,526 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Johnson County?
- Johnson County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72830, 72832, 72839, 72840, 72845.
- What is the population of Johnson County, AR?
- About 26,003 people live in Johnson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Johnson County?
- Johnson County borders Pope County, Logan County, Madison County, Franklin County, Newton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023