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Best Counties for Families in Arkansas 2026

75 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in Arkansas

1Sharp County
65.6
2Pike County
62.4
3Newton County
65.3
4Searcy County
64.2
5Montgomery County
63.3

All 75 Family-Ranked Counties in Arkansas

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Sharp County, AR6165.6
2Pike County, AR5862.4
3Newton County, AR5665.3
4Searcy County, AR5664.2
5Montgomery County, AR5463.3
6Calhoun County, AR4955.4
7Van Buren County, AR4756.7
8Dallas County, AR4757.6
9Woodruff County, AR4757.6
10Grant County, AR4656.2
11Stone County, AR4557.5
12Izard County, AR4556.4
13Howard County, AR4453.6
14Perry County, AR4456.4
15Clay County, AR4455.7
16Boone County, AR4353.2
17Prairie County, AR4351.1
18Franklin County, AR4352.4
19Yell County, AR4350.9
20Chicot County, AR4250.6
21Johnson County, AR4152.7
22Little River County, AR4152.3
23Bradley County, AR4053.9
24Nevada County, AR4052.1
25Cleveland County, AR4053.3
26Madison County, AR4057.2
27Saline County, AR4044
28Lincoln County, AR3952.8
29Lawrence County, AR3951.8
30Hot Spring County, AR3851.1
31Fulton County, AR3851.4
32Sevier County, AR3750.4
33Desha County, AR3747.4
34Lonoke County, AR3740.2
35Polk County, AR3651.5
36Monroe County, AR3649.1
37Columbia County, AR3649
38Randolph County, AR3651
39Conway County, AR3649.5
40Logan County, AR3548.5
41Cleburne County, AR3548.2
42Benton County, AR3538.7
43Ashley County, AR3546.7
44Crawford County, AR3443.8
45Pope County, AR3444.9
46Ouachita County, AR3347
47Lafayette County, AR3346.5
48Carroll County, AR3245.1
49Independence County, AR3245
50Marion County, AR3148.3
51Faulkner County, AR3140
52Washington County, AR3037.2
53Cross County, AR2941.4
54Baxter County, AR2944.5
55Craighead County, AR2838.9
56Sebastian County, AR2835.1
57Scott County, AR2749.2
58Mississippi County, AR2738.3
59Union County, AR2740
60Hempstead County, AR2643.1
61White County, AR2641.7
62Greene County, AR2641.3
63Drew County, AR2647.2
64Poinsett County, AR2643.7
65Clark County, AR2643.8
66Arkansas County, AR2537.4
67Jackson County, AR2542.4
68Garland County, AR2438.6
69Phillips County, AR2237.8
70Lee County, AR2242.1
71Crittenden County, AR2232.3
72Miller County, AR2034.6
73Pulaski County, AR1929.1
74St. Francis County, AR1636.9
75Jefferson County, AR1533.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Arkansas?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Sharp County ranks as the top family county in Arkansas with a family score of 61.

How many counties in Arkansas are ranked for families?

We rank 75 counties in Arkansas for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.