City profile · Arkansas · Census ACS 2023

Dardanelle, AR

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Dardanelle - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,517
Residents
$43,287
Median income
$123,200
Median home
$938
Median rent (state)

Dardanelle - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Dardanelle lands in the 11th percentile for household income and the 58th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

11th
percentile, household income
19th
percentile, home value
10th
percentile, median rent
58th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Dardanelle, AR

4,517 people live in Dardanelle, Arkansas - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Dardanelle households earn a median of $43,287 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.8%. Dardanelle's housing stock carries a median value of $123,200, and the median resident age is 35.2 years. 12.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 59.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 10 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 43% from five years earlier. Dardanelle reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1154.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 61.8°F with 49.5 inches of precipitation per year and 3.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Arkansas run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Arkansas scores 86.9 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $938 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Arkansas run around $210, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Dardanelle report an average commute of 16.1 minutes, with 85.0% driving alone and 2.1% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 77.8 out of 100 (High).

Population

4,517 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arkansas

Median Household Income

$43,287 /yr

Poverty 6.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

86.9 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arkansas average

How does Dardanelle compare to other US cities?

Dardanelle measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 19% pricier than other cities
Median rent 10% pricier than other cities
Safety 58% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Arkansas and the picture shifts: Dardanelle ranks #44 of 160 Arkansas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Dardanelle's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Arkansas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

11thIncome percentile
58thSafety percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income · 58th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Dardanelle's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Dardanelle's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Dardanelle's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Dardanelle's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$123,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 81% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Dardanelle $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Dardanelle, AR Dardanelle, AR's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Dardanelle, AR-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Dardanelle, AR median $43,287/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Dardanelle, AR's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Dardanelle, AR. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,517
Median Income
$43,287
Median Home Value
$123,200
Median Age
35.2
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor force participation
59.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1154.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
399.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
754.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.8°F
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
3.1"

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,480 residents4,500 residents4,520 residents4,540 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,509 residents 4,521 residents ▲ +0.3%
Dardanelle's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
10
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 7
2020 11
2021 23
2022 11
2023 16
2024 10

Permit volume increased 43% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.1 minutes
Drive Alone
85.0%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
2.1%
Other
2.9%

Based on 2,085 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arkansas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$58
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$210
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arkansas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arkansas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Dardanelle sits in

Cost of Living Index
86.9
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$938/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.8 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arkansas

Piney
4,485 people
Shannon Hills
4,557 people
Vilonia
4,405 people
Crossett
4,719 people
Lonoke
4,260 people
Southside
4,254 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Dardanelle's 4,517 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Heritage, CT
4,517 people
Prospect, KY
4,518 people
Buffalo, WY
4,516 people
Seat Pleasant, MD
4,515 people
Suquamish, WA
4,515 people
Wellington, OH
4,514 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Dardanelle's $43,287 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pascagoula, MS
$43,286 median income
West Sharyland, TX
$43,288 median income
Marysvale, UT
$43,289 median income
Wytheville, VA
$43,283 median income
Lorimor, IA
$43,281 median income
Motley, MN
$43,281 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Dardanelle, AR Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Dardanelle, AR - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 62.2% 25.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 44.1% White 62.2% Black or African American 5.3% Asian 0.1% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 25.9% Two or more races 5.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Dardanelle compares to nearby Arkansas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Dardanelle (this city) 4,517 $43,287
Piney 4,485 $49,002
Shannon Hills 4,557 $69,413
Vilonia 4,405 $82,753
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AR FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Dardanelle, AR?

What is the population of Dardanelle, AR? +

4,517 people live in Dardanelle, AR according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Dardanelle, AR? +

Median annual household income in Dardanelle runs $43,287, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Dardanelle? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Dardanelle; the closest available measure is the Arkansas state average, a cost of living index of 86.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arkansas vary by metro area.

Is Dardanelle, AR safe? +

Dardanelle has a total crime rate of 1154.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Dardanelle, AR? +

A typical home in Dardanelle is worth $123,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Dardanelle? +

Climate normals put Dardanelle's yearly average temperature at 61.8°F, 49.5 inches of precipitation, and 3.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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