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Yell County, AR
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Yell County, Arkansas.
Population
20,134
Land area
930sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Yell County
Yell County at a glance
- Yell County is 63% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,934 a year, 8% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,600 (24% below Arkansas) and median rent is $735 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dardanelle (4,511), Danville (2,289) and Ola (914).
Local data for Yell County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yell County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,934
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$143,600
Prices +0.4% in a year
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,893), German Americans (1,700), Irish Americans (1,435).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
6,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
PPP loans
$18.3M
447 loans, 2,282 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Yell County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yell County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
503
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone24 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yell County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Yell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Yell County, AR?
- Dardanelle is the largest city or town in Yell County, with about 4,511 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Yell County?
- Yell County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72824, 72827, 72828, 72829, 72833.
- What is the population of Yell County, AR?
- About 20,134 people live in Yell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Yell County?
- Yell County borders Garland County, Pope County, Logan County, Conway County, Perry County, Scott County, Montgomery County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023