The Town FilesWashington County, Arkansas
256,765 people. The median home is worth $298,400 (typical Arkansas town: $128,600) and the median household earns $70,639.
Towns in Washington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | 93,949 | $349,600 | $62,695 | 28.8 |
| Springdale | 84,161 | $261,800 | $69,787 | 32.3 |
| Farmington | 7,584 | $304,800 | $90,469 | 35.7 |
| Prairie Grove | 7,045 | $256,000 | $70,701 | 31.7 |
| Tontitown | 4,301 | $430,500 | $85,603 | 35.7 |
| Johnson | 3,609 | $312,900 | $95,844 | 34.4 |
| Elkins | 3,602 | $212,500 | $81,789 | 33.8 |
People and housing
| Washington County | Typical Arkansas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,400 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,071 | $792 |
| Median household income | $70,639 | $50,408 |
| Median age | 32.5 | 37.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.2% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 19.7% |
Jobs and pay
120,673 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,680 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 922 storm events in Washington County from 1996 to 2026, with 17 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Washington County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3461: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2019 | Flood | DR-4460: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).