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Stephens, AR
City in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Population
1,099
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
399
ZIP codes
0
Stephens and its ZIP codes
Stephens at a glance
- Stephens is about 6.8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,518, close to the Arkansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,700 (62% below Arkansas) and median rent is $446 a month.
Local data for Stephens, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stephens, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,518
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$70,700
Median rent
$446/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (82), French Americans (80), Irish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita County. PPP loans are for Stephens.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,006
6,807 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,438 per person
How people get to work
Stephens, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle3.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stephens, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
517
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stephens, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Stephens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McNeilCity | 9.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount HollyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| MagnoliaCity | 13 mi | 13.2 |
| WaldoCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| WillisvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| LouannTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| CamdenCity | 17 mi | 16.5 |
| CaleTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| RosstonTown | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| ChidesterCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| SmackoverCity | 20 mi | 4.3 |
| Bluff CityTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| BodcawTown | 22 mi | 3 |
| BucknerCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| East CamdenTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stephens, AR in?
- Stephens is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Stephens, AR?
- About 1,099 people live in Stephens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stephens?
- Nearby places include McNeil (9.7 mi), Mount Holly (11 mi), Magnolia (13 mi), Waldo (14 mi), Willisville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023