Drew County, AR

County in Arkansas, South · ranked on 45 metrics

Rank among US counties

Drew County, AR is a county in Arkansas with a population of 17,120 (1,954th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 763rd of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (845th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,115th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,798th of 2,916), Median Household Income (2,960th of 3,093), Median Income (1,867th of 2,000).

Population
17,120
1,954th highest of 3,094
Density
20.7
2,193rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-1.16%
2,178th highest of 3,094
Area
829
1,002nd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Arkansas

At a glance

Median household income
$42,824
2,960th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$140,800
2,328th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$725
2,566th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
5%
554th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
22.4%
281st highest of 3,094
College degree
25.6%
1,115th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
45.0%
115th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.6%
865th highest of 2,916
Average commute
21 minutes
2,250th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
80.5%
2,670th highest of 3,094
Climate
63.4°F average
44°F in January, 82°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +33.8
66.0% Republican, 32.2% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 242nd of 2,916
  2. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)78.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 386th of 2,916
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$725
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 521st of 3,090
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year2,684
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    570th of 3,050
  5. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$140,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 763rd of 3,092
  6. Average Commute (Minutes)21.0
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    845th of 3,094
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)25.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,115th of 3,094
  8. Adults with Depression (%)25.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,748th of 2,916
  9. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,028th of 2,916
  10. Unemployment Rate (%)5%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,483rd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)45.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,798th of 2,916
  2. Median Household Income$42,824
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,960th of 3,093
  3. Median Income$42,824
    Poorest Counties
    1,867th of 2,000
  4. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)35.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,699th of 2,916
  5. Poverty Rate (%)22.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,814th of 3,094
  6. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)26.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,591st of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,691st of 3,094
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)80.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,670th of 3,094
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)20.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,489th of 2,916
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year2,147
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,548th of 3,050

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (39), weakest Health (30). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 12 of 16
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    Compared on 12 of 16
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    Compared on 12 of 16
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    Compared on 12 of 16
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Quick answers

What is the population of Drew County, AR?
Drew County, AR has a population of 17,120, 1,954th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Drew County, AR rank best at?
Among US counties, Drew County, AR ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 763rd of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (845th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (1,115th of 3,094).
Where does Drew County, AR rank worst?
Drew County, AR ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,798th of 2,916); Median Household Income (2,960th of 3,093); Median Income (1,867th of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Drew County, AR?
Rankodex ranks Drew County, AR on 45 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

45 metrics with a value for this place, in 12 topics