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Polk County, AR
8 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Polk County, Arkansas.
Population
19,361
Land area
857sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Polk County
Polk County at a glance
- Polk County is 61% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,191, 19% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,400 (26% below Arkansas) and median rent is $711 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mena (5,582), Wickes (694) and Grannis (691).
Local data for Polk County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools11
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices7
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants44
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places26
Housing and community stats
Polk County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,191
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$138,400
Prices +8.7% in a year
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,245), German Americans (2,166), Mexican Americans (1,208).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,000
5,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,348 per person
PPP loans
$28M
798 loans, 3,811 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$55.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Polk County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Polk County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
470
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
61.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Polk County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Polk County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Polk County, AR?
- Mena is the largest city or town in Polk County, with about 5,582 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Polk County?
- Polk County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 71937, 71944, 71945, 71953, 71972.
- What is the population of Polk County, AR?
- About 19,361 people live in Polk County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Polk County?
- Polk County borders Le Flore County, OK, McCurtain County, OK, Sevier County, Howard County, Pike County, Scott County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023