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Nashville, AR
City in Howard County, Arkansas.
Population
4,063
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
742
ZIP codes
0
Nashville and its ZIP codes
Nashville at a glance
- Nashville is about 13 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 84th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $41,142, 32% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,600 (11% below Arkansas) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Nashville, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nashville, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,142
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (605), German Americans (252), Irish Americans (147).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Nashville.
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
How people get to work
Nashville, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nashville, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nashville, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Nashville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral SpringsCity | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| TolletteTown | 9 mi | 1 |
| OzanTown | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| McCaskillTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SaratogaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| WashingtonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| DierksCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| BlevinsCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Ben LomondTown | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| Yarborough LandingCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| LockesburgCity | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| McNabTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OakhavenTown | 20 mi | 0 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nashville, AR in?
- Nashville is in Howard County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Nashville, AR?
- About 4,063 people live in Nashville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nashville?
- Nearby places include Mineral Springs (6.3 mi), Center Point (8.8 mi), Tollette (9 mi), Ozan (9.7 mi), Murfreesboro (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023