City safety & data profile

SpringdaleAR

Springdale, AR is a 78K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $69,787.

Washington County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Springdale, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Springdale has a population larger than 89% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $261,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

78K
Population
Top 11%
By size
$69,787
Median income
$261,800
Median home
13.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Springdale

Springdale posts a median household income higher than 36% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Springdale area.

Top 64%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Springdale

Where Springdale income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$69,787 Bottom 36% higher than 36% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Springdale, AR beyond the headline numbers

Springdale sits inside Washington County, Arkansas, at roughly 36.19°N, -94.13°W. Population 77,859, $69,787 median household income. Median home value $261,800, median rent $1,071. Poverty rate 13.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Springdale's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.5%, then short sleep duration at 38%. 2 hospitals in/around Springdale, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Springdale from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
77,859
Springdale
Median Income
$69,787
+3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$261,800
+15% vs avg
Median Age
32.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - Springdale's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
257K+23%
Median Income
$70,639+71%
Median Home Value
$298,400+101%
Poverty Rate
14.6%-29%
Unemployment
3.4%-55%

Economics

Economics indicators for Springdale, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
Poverty Rate
13.4% -6% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.2%
Work From Home 7.6%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 39.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.5%
Short Sleep Duration
38%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Physical Inactivity
34.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.2%
Current Smoking
16%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Diabetes
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.3%
Annual Checkup 74%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER-SPRINGDALE
SPRINGDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Springdale, AR?
Springdale, AR has a population of 77,859 people, located in Washington County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Springdale?
The median household income in Springdale, AR is $69,787 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
What is the median home value in Springdale?
The median home value in Springdale, AR is $261,800. Median rent is $1,071/month.
What are the top health concerns in Springdale?
The top health indicators in Springdale include Obesity (39.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38%), High Blood Pressure (36%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Springdale?
Springdale has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Springdale?
The median age in Springdale, AR is 32.3 years. 24.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Springdale, AR is located in Washington County, Arkansas. With a population of 78K and a $69,787 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Springdale area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Springdale's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

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 (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.