Checked
Searcy, AR
City in White County, Arkansas.
Population
23,340
Land area
18.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,274
ZIP codes
0
Searcy and its ZIP codes
Searcy at a glance
- Searcy is about 22 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $52,170, 14% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,500 and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Searcy, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools13
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks22
- Post Offices4
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants122
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places46
Housing and community stats
Searcy, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,170
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$188,500
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,865), Irish Americans (1,532), Mexican Americans (1,036).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Searcy.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
How people get to work
Searcy, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Searcy, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone46 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Searcy, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Searcy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HigginsonTown | 2.7 mi | 1.3 |
| KensettCity | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| JudsoniaCity | 6.2 mi | 2.9 |
| GarnerTown | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| West PointTown | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| McRaeCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| LetonaTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Bald KnobCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| FloydCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| BeebeCity | 14 mi | 10.1 |
| PangburnCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RussellTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| GeorgetownTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WardCity | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| Rose BudTown | 20 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Searcy, AR in?
- Searcy is in White County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Searcy, AR?
- About 23,340 people live in Searcy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Searcy?
- Nearby places include Higginson (2.7 mi), Kensett (4 mi), Judsonia (6.2 mi), Garner (6.7 mi), West Point (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023