El Dorado

AR

Union County, Arkansas

Population 38K |Median income $55,259 |1 hospital

Population
37,900
Union County
Median Income
$55,259
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$120,900
-47% vs avg
Median Age
41.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
38K-8%
Median Income
$55,259+48%
Median Home Value
$120,900+61%
Poverty Rate
19.5%-9%
Unemployment
5.5%-46%

Economics

Median Rent
$847/mo
Poverty Rate
19.5% +37% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%
Work From Home 6.9%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 61.6%
African American 32.3%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
46.4%
Obesity
39.4%
Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
Physical Inactivity
36.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Current Smoking
17.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.8%
Diabetes
16%
Binge Drinking
12.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.8%
Annual Checkup 80.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
EL DORADO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — El Dorado Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of El Dorado, AR? ▼
El Dorado, AR has a population of 37,900 people, located in Union County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in El Dorado? ▼
The median household income in El Dorado, AR is $55,259 per year. The poverty rate is 19.5%.
What is the median home value in El Dorado? ▼
The median home value in El Dorado, AR is $120,900. Median rent is $847/month.
What are the top health concerns in El Dorado? ▼
The top health indicators in El Dorado include High Blood Pressure (46.4%), Obesity (39.4%), Short Sleep Duration (39.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in El Dorado? ▼
El Dorado has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in El Dorado? ▼
The median age in El Dorado, AR is 41.4 years. 19.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

El Dorado, AR is located in Union County, Arkansas. With a population of 38K and a median household income of $55,259, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the El Dorado area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Union County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.