Economy & Jobs — Baxter County, Arkansas

Employment

Total Establishments1,100
Total Employees14,239
Avg Annual Employment16,171
Avg Annual Pay$45,036
Total Annual Wages$728,282,669
Annual Payroll (thousands)$661,440
Unemployment Rate5.1%

Income

Median Household Income$47,403
Poverty Rate13.5%
IRS Returns19,020
Total AGI (thousands)$1,167,679
Average AGI per Return$61,392

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$412,063,893
Per Capita$9,899
Population Basis41,627

Agriculture

Total Farms464
Land in Farms (acres)87,767
Avg Farm Size (acres)189
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants42
Fast Food25
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks6