1st Advantage MortgageIn Crittenden County, Arkansas, the typical household earns $55,358 a year and the typical rent is $911. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Arkansas before sharing details.
On this page
- Getting oriented in Crittenden County
- Renting and owning in Crittenden County
- Income in Crittenden County compared with Arkansas
- The Crittenden County job picture
- Places inside Crittenden County
- The counties around Crittenden County
- Who lives in Crittenden County, in numbers
- Before borrowing in Crittenden County
- What a median Crittenden County budget can carry
- Licensing and complaints for Crittenden County
- A Crittenden County borrower's checklist
- More guides for Crittenden County
- Frequently asked questions
Getting oriented in Crittenden County
Roughly 47,266 residents live in Crittenden County, Arkansas, 14th by population among the state's 75 counties and county equivalents. It covers 612 square miles of land, or about 77 people per square mile. For statistical purposes it belongs to the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, as delineated by the Office of Management and Budget in July 2023. The Census Bureau counts 13 places in the county (13 incorporated, 0 census-designated); the largest is West Memphis, with about 23,929 residents, or 51% of the county.
Renting and owning in Crittenden County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $911 in Crittenden County versus $947 statewide. 45% of renting households spend 30% or more of income on rent, and 25% spend half or more. With a median value of $160,200, a typical Crittenden County house costs 2.9 times what the median household earns in a year. Owners occupy 57% of homes. Median construction year: 1983.
| Measure | Crittenden County | Arkansas | Median U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $911/mo | $947/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $160,200 | $188,000 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 57% | 66% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 26% | 22% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 15% | 14% | n/a |
Income in Crittenden County compared with Arkansas
Half of Crittenden County households take in less than $55,358 a year and half take in more, 9% below the Arkansas median of $60,773. Only 22 Arkansas counties post a higher median.
| Yearly household income | Crittenden County | Gap to Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 32.9% | +4.0 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 46.0% | +2.9 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 17.0% | -4.2 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | -2.6 pts |
The spread is wide: 21% of Crittenden County households make $100,000 or more, and 33% make less than $35,000. Census counts 21.0% of Crittenden County residents in poverty, against 16.0% across Arkansas. Income inequality, measured by the Gini index, comes to 0.455 here. If your income is irregular, as it often is with tips, gig work or seasonal jobs, plan around your leaner months rather than the Crittenden County median.
The Crittenden County job picture
The biggest employer of Crittenden County residents, by industry, is education and health care at 22% of workers, followed by transportation, warehousing and utilities (12%). Transportation, warehousing and utilities stands out: 12% of workers here, versus 6% statewide. The survey's unemployment rate for Crittenden County averages 10.2% over 2020 to 2024 (state: 4.9%). About 76% drive to work alone and 11% have trips of 45 minutes or more.
| Top industries | Crittenden County share | +/- vs Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.4% | -1.6 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 12.2% | +5.9 pts |
| Retail trade | 11.7% | -1.5 pts |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% | -2.2 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 10.1% | +2.2 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 6.7% | -1.5 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Places inside Crittenden County
The table lists the 13 largest of 13 Census places in Crittenden County, by population. Together all 13 hold about 41,895 people, so roughly 11% of residents live outside any named place. Incomes vary by place: $78,330 at the median in Marion, $32,197 in Earle. Rent is cheapest in Earle ($583) and steepest in Marion ($1,148). No Crittenden County place has a separate guide yet; this county page serves all 13.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis | city | 23,929 | $42,674 | $870 | 7 mi |
| Marion | city | 13,623 | $78,330 | $1,148 | 6 mi |
| Earle | city | 1,520 | $32,197 | $583 | 10 mi |
| Turrell | city | 496 | $55,000 | $867 | 12 mi |
| Clarkedale | city | 468 | $130,625 | n/a | 9 mi |
| Crawfordsville | town | 424 | $83,500 | $900 | 2 mi |
| Horseshoe Lake | town | 414 | $65,179 | $706 | 20 mi |
| Edmondson | town | 308 | $30,000 | $624 | 6 mi |
| Gilmore | city | 293 | $39,583 | n/a | 15 mi |
| Sunset | town | 153 | $27,614 | $925 | 6 mi |
| Jericho | town | 119 | $66,528 | n/a | 8 mi |
| Jennette | town | 86 | $62,500 | n/a | 7 mi |
| Anthonyville | town | 62 | n/a | $594 | 11 mi |
The counties around Crittenden County
The six counties whose centers lie closest to Crittenden County's, from 23 to 38 miles away. 3 of the six report a higher median household income than Crittenden County; DeSoto County is highest at $85,297 and St. Francis County lowest at $42,574. The list crosses into Mississippi, Tennessee, where different lending rules and regulators apply.
| County | Miles | Median household income | Median rent | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County | - | $55,358 | $911/mo | 57% |
| Shelby County, TN | 23 mi | $63,767 | $1,232/mo | 54% |
| Cross County, AR | 27 mi | $50,863 | $764/mo | 68% |
| St. Francis County, AR | 28 mi | $42,574 | $779/mo | 55% |
| DeSoto County, MS | 29 mi | $85,297 | $1,451/mo | 78% |
| Poinsett County, AR | 33 mi | $46,707 | $619/mo | 64% |
| Tipton County, TN | 38 mi | $74,127 | $1,013/mo | 76% |
Who lives in Crittenden County, in numbers
17% of Crittenden County adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or more. The uninsured rate is 9.6%, against 9.0% for Arkansas.
| People and households | Crittenden County | Arkansas | Median county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.5 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 14.6% | 11.3% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 9.6% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 10.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 21.0% | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 10.2% | 4.9% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Crittenden County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 40.3% |
| 15 to 29 min | 27.2% |
| 30 to 44 min | 21.6% |
| 45 to 59 min | 6.3% |
| 60+ min | 4.6% |
Before borrowing in Crittenden County
A few patterns in the Crittenden County data, and the practical point behind each:
- Assistance before credit. With a 21% poverty rate, check no-cost options before any Crittenden County loan.
- Tight rental budgets. With 45% of Crittenden County renters cost-burdened, test a new payment against a lean month.
- Requirements. Lenders weigh credit history, documented income and existing debt (what to gather).
What a median Crittenden County budget can carry
How much room does a median Crittenden County budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Median income divided by twelve: $4,613 before taxes
- 20% goes to median rent ($911)
- At 35%, room after rent is $704 a month
- With a 45% ceiling, about $1,165 remains for car, card, student and any new loan payments
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
Licensing and complaints for Crittenden County
Consumer lenders serving Crittenden County are licensed by the state, not the county; in Arkansas that is the Arkansas State Bank Department. Banks and credit unions have their own regulators, and the CFPB takes complaints about any lender. Statewide data and rules: Arkansas guide.
A Crittenden County borrower's checklist
Before you apply, wherever you live in Crittenden County:
- Price the Crittenden County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Pick the shortest term whose payment still fits.
More guides for Crittenden County
For statewide rules and data, see the Arkansas guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Crittenden County earn?
The median is $55,358; 21% earn $100,000 or more and 33% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
How much is rent in Crittenden County?
Median gross rent, utilities included, is $911 a month; 45% of renters spend 30% or more of income on it.
What are the biggest places in Crittenden County?
By population: West Memphis, Marion, Earle, Turrell, Clarkedale. The county has 13 Census places in all.
Are Crittenden County applicants treated differently?
No. Everyone answers the same questions and is screened on the same objective points; lending partners set their own criteria under fair-lending laws.
Where can someone in Crittenden County check a lender's license?
With the Arkansas State Bank Department. If a lender is unlicensed or asks for a fee before funding, walk away.