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Stone County, AR
4 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Stone County, Arkansas.
Population
12,568
Land area
606sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Stone County
Stone County at a glance
- Stone County is 65% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,943, 33% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (9% below Arkansas) and median rent is $626 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mountain View (2,913), Fox (381) and Fifty-Six (205).
Local data for Stone County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stone County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,943
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$171,600
Prices +15.1% in a year
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,559), German Americans (1,266), Dutch Americans (517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,016
2,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $9,314 per person
PPP loans
$10.8M
446 loans, 2,069 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stone County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stone County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
340
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone52 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stone County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stone County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stone County, AR?
- Mountain View is the largest city or town in Stone County, with about 2,913 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stone County?
- Stone County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72051, 72533, 72555, 72560, 72567.
- What is the population of Stone County, AR?
- About 12,568 people live in Stone County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stone County?
- Stone County borders Baxter County, Independence County, Cleburne County, Van Buren County, Izard County, Searcy County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023