Little Rock

AR

Pulaski County, Arkansas

Population 400K |Median income $62,873 |13 hospitals

Population
399,818
Pulaski County
Median Income
$62,873
-8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$214,700
-6% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
400K+4%
Median Income
$62,873+37%
Median Home Value
$214,700+53%
Poverty Rate
16.7%-3%
Unemployment
4.7%-45%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,080/mo
Poverty Rate
16.7% +18% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.9%
Work From Home 11.9%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 49.4%
African American 36.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Asian 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42.2%
Obesity
40.5%
Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
Physical Inactivity
29.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.8%
Current Smoking
13.4%
Diabetes
12.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80.7%
Dental Visit 58.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 13 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
2
★★★
3
★★
1
★
1
Average Rating
2.9/5
Total Hospitals
13
With ER
7
ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL, LLC
LITTLE ROCK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER/NORTH
SHERWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY
LITTLE ROCK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
VA CENTRAL AR. VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LR
LITTLE ROCK · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK
LITTLE ROCK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
LITTLE ROCK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER NORTH LITTLE ROCK
NORTH LITTLE ROCK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Little Rock Area 6

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 28m ago
Bushfire Alerts

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

NSW RFS · 33m 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 Little Rock, AR? ▼
Little Rock, AR has a population of 399,818 people, located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Little Rock? ▼
The median household income in Little Rock, AR is $62,873 per year. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
What is the median home value in Little Rock? ▼
The median home value in Little Rock, AR is $214,700. Median rent is $1,080/month.
What are the top health concerns in Little Rock? ▼
The top health indicators in Little Rock include High Blood Pressure (42.2%), Obesity (40.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Little Rock? ▼
Little Rock has 13 hospitals with an average rating of 2.9/5 stars. 7 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Little Rock? ▼
The median age in Little Rock, AR is 37.6 years. 37.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Little Rock, AR is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. With a population of 400K and a median household income of $62,873, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 13 hospitals with an average rating of 2.9/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Little Rock 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 (Pulaski 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.