Eviction Risk Score
Low
#46
of 75 AR counties
1.9 / 10
#46 of 75 counties in Arkansas for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Prairie County, Arkansas Eviction Risk: Very Low
5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Hazen (2) 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 rent33.1%avg renter household
Average rent$571/ month
How Prairie 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
High
#18
of 75 AR counties
31.5% of income
#18 of 75 counties in Arkansas on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Prairie County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Hazen | 1,874 | 1.9 | 39.2% | $704 | Rep |
| 002 | Des Arc | 1,591 | 1.9 | 29.8% | $424 | Rep |
| 003 | De Valls Bluff | 553 | 1.9 | 22.1% | $544 | Rep |
| 004 | Ulm | 174 | 1.3 | 33.1% | $571 | Rep |
| 005 | Fredonia (Biscoe) | 135 | 2.0 | 33.1% | $571 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Prairie County spans 5 cities serving approximately 4,327 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.9/10. The county voted Republican by 61.0 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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Woodruff County eviction risk
1.9
/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
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/ 10 · Very Low
Pop. 3.9K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Prairie County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Prairie County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in Prairie County?
Scores range from 1.3 to 2 across 5 cities in Prairie County. The 1.9 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in Prairie County?
31.8% of households in Prairie County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in Prairie County?
Average gross rent across Prairie County averages $571/month.