City profile
Arkadelphia, AR
Clark County · Population 10,099
Arkadelphia is a town in Clark County, AR with about 10,099 residents and a typical home value near $179,000. It is 26 miles from Hot Springs, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$179,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,061
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 41/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Ice storm, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
187 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
10,099
Black population
30.6%
County
Clark County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 10,099 residents
- Typical home value about $179,000
- 26 miles from Hot Springs, AR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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