Housing by town in Hempstead County, Arkansas
Hempstead County, Arkansas has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $815 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $694 in 2015–2019 (+17.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Perrytown has the highest median gross rent ($850) and Washington the lowest ($692).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $815 (±$53)
- Households that rent
- 28.3%
- Median household income
- $46,787
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Hempstead County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blevins | $763 | 16.9% | $50,972 | $102,000 | $335 |
| Fulton | — | 9.2% | — | $129,200 | $383 |
| Hope | $823 | 39.6% | $37,500 | $91,900 | $541 |
| McCaskill | — | 43.8% | — | $171,900 | — |
| McNab | — | 0.0% | — | $31,800 | $200 or less |
| Oakhaven | — | 0.0% | $61,250 | $115,600 | $533 |
| Ozan | — | 4.8% | — | — | $270 |
| Patmos | — | 0.0% | $40,417 | — | — |
| Perrytown | $850 | 9.8% | $56,250 | $125,000 | — |
| Washington | $692 | 12.5% | $38,421 | — | $375 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $24,900 | $39,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,450 | $45,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,000 | $51,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,550 | $56,900 |
| 5 people | $38,400 | $38,400 | $61,500 |
| 6 people | $41,250 | $41,250 | $66,050 |
| 7 people | $44,100 | $44,100 | $70,600 |
| 8 people | $46,950 | $46,950 | $75,150 |
How the places in Hempstead County rank across Arkansas
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Crime reported to police in Hempstead County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 | 697 | 442 | 2,299 | 19,228 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 109 | 569 | 365 | 1,907 | 19,143 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 132 | 697 | 338 | 1,785 | 18,931 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hempstead County recorded 132 violent and 338 property crimes, 697 and 1,785 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 Hempstead County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead County Sheriff's Office | 10,576 | 56 | 114 |
| Hope Police Department | 8,355 | 76 | 224 |
ZIP codes in Hempstead County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71801 | 14,883 | $815 | $99,400 | $45,345 | 32.3% |
| 71838 | 1,006 | — | $112,300 | $48,125 | 13.0% |
| 71862 | 639 | $848 | $55,900 | $52,982 | 28.7% |
| 71825 | 391 | $763 | $181,300 | $72,610 | 7.7% |
| 71855 | 352 | — | $74,700 | — | 34.5% |
| 71847 | 210 | — | $130,400 | $23,920 | 9.6% |
| 71859 | 146 | — | $235,300 | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Hempstead County
What is the crime rate in Hempstead County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hempstead County recorded 697 violent and 1,785 property crimes per 100,000 residents (132 violent and 338 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hempstead County has the highest rent?
Perrytown has the highest median gross rent, $850 (±$690) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hempstead County has the lowest rent?
Washington has the lowest median gross rent, $692 (±$202) a month.
What is the median rent in Hempstead County, Arkansas?
The median gross rent in Hempstead County is $815 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hempstead County, Arkansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hempstead County, Arkansas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hempstead 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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