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Salado, AR

Census-designated place in Independence County, Arkansas.

Population

507

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

256

ZIP codes

0

Salado and its ZIP codes

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Salado at a glance

  • Salado is about 4.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,355, 35% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,800 (18% above Arkansas).

Local data for Salado, AR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Salado, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,355

Poverty rate

1.4%

Median home value

$221,800

Homeownership

43.0%

Bachelor's or higher

2.9%

Median age

12.6

Average commute

19.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (6).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Salado.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,300

17,752 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,157

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$272M

FY 2026, $7,158 per person

Independence County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Salado, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.9%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Salado, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

574

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

60

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 28°F

50.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Salado, AR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.1%

U.S. 33.3% +12.8 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

22.7%

U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.5%

U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts

Cities near Salado

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SouthsideCity1.7 mi9.9
MoorefieldTown5.2 mi1.1
BatesvilleCity5.4 mi11.6
DeshaCensus-designated place5.8 mi2.3
MagnessTown6.3 mi0.6
Sulphur RockTown6.4 mi1.3
NewarkCity8.6 mi1.6
Oil TroughTown8.7 mi0.2
Pleasant PlainsTown9.8 mi1
FloralCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
BethesdaCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
ConcordTown15 mi3.1
CushmanCity16 mi4.1
JacksonportTown16 mi0.4
Cave CityCity18 mi2.4
Campbell StationCity19 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Salado, AR in?
Salado is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Salado, AR?
About 507 people live in Salado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Salado?
Nearby places include Southside (1.7 mi), Moorefield (5.2 mi), Batesville (5.4 mi), Desha (5.8 mi), Magness (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023