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Scott County, AR
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Scott County, Arkansas.
Population
9,816
Land area
893sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 81% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,270 a year, 29% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,000 (39% below Arkansas) and median rent is $722 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Waldron (3,344), Mansfield (1,204) and Boles (153).
Local data for Scott County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,270
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$115,000
Prices +16.1% in a year
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (929), German Americans (844), Mexican Americans (741).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,179
2,980 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.9M
FY 2026, $7,823 per person
PPP loans
$7.4M
393 loans, 959 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
305
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, AR?
- Waldron is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 3,344 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72841, 72926, 72950, 72958.
- What is the population of Scott County, AR?
- About 9,816 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Sebastian County, Le Flore County, OK, Logan County, Yell County, Polk County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023