Elm Springs: Economy & Jobs
Households in Elm Springs earn a median $131,739 (1.9× higher than Washington County median $70,639; 2.2× higher than Arkansas median $60,773), with homes at a median value of $460,100. The surrounding county supports 144,544 jobs (avg $81,978).
- $132,070 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Arkansas $71,436).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $131,739 — above the Arkansas median ($60,273). Poverty rate 11.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 8% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 8.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 8.5% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $138,170 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $18,248,099 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $132,070 (vs Arkansas $71,436) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $128,670 |
| Median Household Income | $131,739 (vs Arkansas $60,273) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $131,739 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 14% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 13.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 144,544 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $11,849,357,464 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $81,978 |
| 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 | 1.2% (vs Arkansas 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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 | 183 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,783 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 9.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 7,529 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 130,743 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 9,873,201 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county 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 · Grocery Stores | 48 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 75 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 42 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 12 |
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 | 190 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 206 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 12 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 60 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
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.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar Tree 8806 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER BENTONVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,436,140,013 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,050.91 (vs Arkansas $6,659) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 284,333 people (vs Arkansas 29,177) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 13.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 45.7 years (vs Arkansas 35.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 25.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12