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West Fork, AR
City in Washington County, Arkansas.
Population
3,095
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
828
ZIP codes
0
West Fork and its ZIP codes
West Fork at a glance
- West Fork is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 106th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $77,566 a year, 28% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,000 (7% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,095 a month.
Local data for West Fork, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Fork, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,566
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$201,000
Median rent
$1,095/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (353), Irish Americans (250), Scottish Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for West Fork.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,051
122,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $5,727 per person
How people get to work
West Fork, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Fork, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
922
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
525
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Fork, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near West Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenlandCity | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| FarmingtonCity | 7.9 mi | 9.8 |
| Prairie GroveCity | 8.3 mi | 9.3 |
| WinslowCity | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| FayettevilleCity | 9.6 mi | 54.8 |
| ElkinsCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| CanehillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| LincolnCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| JohnsonCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| MorrowCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| GoshenTown | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| TontitownCity | 16 mi | 17.9 |
| WesleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| ChesterTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| SummersCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| SpringdaleCity | 18 mi | 49.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Fork, AR in?
- West Fork is in Washington County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of West Fork, AR?
- About 3,095 people live in West Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Fork?
- Nearby places include Greenland (4.2 mi), Farmington (7.9 mi), Prairie Grove (8.3 mi), Winslow (9.5 mi), Fayetteville (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023