Housing by town in Dallas County, Arkansas
Dallas County, Arkansas has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $627 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $673 in 2015–2019 (−6.8%; Down after inflation).
Fordyce has the highest median gross rent ($639) and Carthage the lowest ($475).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $627 (±$84)
- Households that rent
- 27.4%
- Median household income
- $42,500
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Dallas County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | $475 | 33.7% | — | $124,000 | $452 |
| Fordyce | $639 | 33.9% | $38,079 | $92,600 | $434 |
| Sparkman | $539 | 45.3% | $39,063 | $74,300 | $346 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $25,450 | $40,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,050 | $46,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,650 | $52,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $39,200 | $62,700 |
| 6 people | $42,100 | $42,100 | $67,350 |
| 7 people | $45,000 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 8 people | $47,900 | $47,900 | $76,600 |
How the places in Dallas County rank across Arkansas
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Crime reported to police in Dallas County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 655 | 132 | 2,163 | 6,104 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 47 | 783 | 83 | 1,383 | 6,001 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dallas County recorded 47 violent and 83 property crimes, 783 and 1,383 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Dallas County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordyce Police Department | 3,127 | 33 | 67 |
| Dallas County Sheriff's Office | 2,874 | 14 | 16 |
ZIP codes in Dallas County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71742 | 4,333 | $636 | $98,200 | $38,843 | 29.4% |
| 71763 | 1,607 | $530 | $86,800 | $73,438 | 19.5% |
| 72084 | 1,047 | $775 | $85,500 | $60,938 | 21.1% |
| 71725 | 264 | $475 | $120,200 | — | 37.0% |
| 71748 | 44 | — | $142,500 | $142,813 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Dallas County
What is the crime rate in Dallas County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dallas County recorded 783 violent and 1,383 property crimes per 100,000 residents (47 violent and 83 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dallas County has the highest rent?
Fordyce has the highest median gross rent, $639 (±$170) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dallas County has the lowest rent?
Carthage has the lowest median gross rent, $475 (±$362) a month.
What is the median rent in Dallas County, Arkansas?
The median gross rent in Dallas County is $627 (±$84) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas County, Arkansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas County, Arkansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dallas County, AR
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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