Eviction Risk Score
Moderate
#39
of 75 AR counties
2.0 / 10
#39 of 75 counties in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Dallas County, Arkansas Eviction Risk: Very Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fordyce (2.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score1.9/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked5municipalities
Census tracts3scored
Population4kLiving in 5 cities
Income spent on rent27.7%avg renter household
Average rent$618/ month
How Dallas County ranks in Arkansas
Cost of living
Very Low
#51
of 51 states (statewide)
86.9 index
Arkansas ranks #51 of 51 states on overall cost of living (13.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Very Low
#49
of 51 states (statewide)
58.2 index
Arkansas ranks #49 of 51 states on housing services (41.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very Low
#63
of 75 AR counties
25.3% of income
#63 of 75 counties in Arkansas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Dallas County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Fordyce | 3,268 | 1.9 | 28.4% | $639 | Rep |
| 002 | Sparkman | 430 | 2.3 | 23.1% | $539 | Rep |
| 003 | Carthage | 185 | 2.1 | 26.8% | $475 | Rep |
| 004 | Ivan | 50 | 1.3 | 24.2% | $520 | Rep |
| 005 | Princeton | 3 | 1.3 | 24.2% | $520 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Dallas County spans 5 cities serving approximately 3,936 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 23.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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Where eviction risk concentrates in Dallas County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dallas County
Q1
How is the Dallas County eviction risk score computed?
Each of the 5 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 1.9/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.
Q2
Does Dallas County have rent control?
Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Arkansas state framework applies. See the Arkansas eviction laws rent-control guide for details.
Q3
What is the political climate in Dallas County?
Dallas County voted Republican by 23.0 points in 2020.