Searcy

White County, Arkansas

Population 78K |Median income $55,249 |1 hospital

Population

77,838

White County

Median Income

$55,249

-19% vs avg

Median Home Value

$163,600

-28% vs avg

Median Age

38.8

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

78K+0%

Median Income

$55,249+30%

Median Home Value

$163,600+63%

Poverty Rate

17.5%+0%

Unemployment

5.8%-19%

Economics

Median Rent

$850/mo

Poverty Rate

17.5% +23% vs avg

Unemployment 5.8%

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%

Work From Home 4.8%

Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 87.2%

African American 4.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

40.4%

Obesity

39.7%

Short Sleep Duration

37.5%

Physical Inactivity

32.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

19.6%

Current Smoking

17.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

16.1%

Binge Drinking

14.4%

Diabetes

12.6%

Lack of Health Insurance

10.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 77.5%

Dental Visit 51.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.6%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.9%

Stroke

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

SEARCY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Searcy 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 · 28m 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 Searcy, AR? ▼

Searcy, AR has a population of 77,838 people, located in White County, Arkansas.

What is the median household income in Searcy? ▼

The median household income in Searcy, AR is $55,249 per year. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

What is the median home value in Searcy? ▼

The median home value in Searcy, AR is $163,600. Median rent is $850/month.

What are the top health concerns in Searcy? ▼

The top health indicators in Searcy include High Blood Pressure (40.4%), Obesity (39.7%), Short Sleep Duration (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Searcy? ▼

Searcy has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Searcy? ▼

The median age in Searcy, AR is 38.8 years. 20.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Searcy, AR is located in White County, Arkansas. With a population of 78K and a median household income of $55,249, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Searcy 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 (White 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.