St. Francis County: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. Francis County center on a median $42,574 (about the same as St. Francis County median $42,574; 1.5× below Arkansas median $62,157), with homes at a median value of $82,400.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $42,574 — below the Arkansas median ($62,157). Poverty rate 28.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,040 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $355,871 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $44,263 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $42,574 (vs Arkansas $62,157) |
| Poverty Rate | 28.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 6,723 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $326,543,385 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $48,570 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,271,320 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% (vs Arkansas 5.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 51 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 45,158 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 885.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Soybeans, Corn, Rice |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 421 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,894 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 175,516 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 13 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 34 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $139,309,999 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,033.35 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 23,090 people |
Sources: USAspending API