Cleburne County Public RecordsArkansas

Cleburne County, AR, has around 11 public schools, including Heber Springs High School and Concord High School. High school graduation rate is about 87%, while approximately 18% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average test scores are near the Arkansas state average, with some schools scoring 6/10. School safety is generally rated as good, and districts offer career and technical education programs. Adult education options include GED and vocational training at Arkansas State University-Beebe campus.

As of 2023, Cleburne County, AR, had an employment rate of about 54.6%. Key industries include health care and social assistance (22.1%), retail trade (14.9%), and accommodation and food services (9.4%). The largest occupational groups are office and administrative support (13.7%) and sales (11.5%). Approximately 78% of workers commute alone by car, with an average commute time of 29.2 minutes, and over 70% are employed within the county, while the remainder travel to nearby counties, mainly White and Faulkner.

Cleburne County, AR, has a homeownership rate of about 78%, notably higher than the national average, with median home values around $165,000 (as of 2023). Rental options are limited, with median rents near $850/month. The housing market trends stable but modest growth, with values rising approximately 3% annually. Housing types include single-family homes, lakeside cottages near Greers Ferry Lake, and some apartments. Neighborhoods like Heber Springs and Greers Ferry are popular. Property taxes are low, averaging 0.52% of assessed home value, making the area attractive for retirees and families seeking affordability.

Cleburne County, AR had approximately 17,000 registered voters in 2022. Elections include federal, state, county, and school board races, with Republican candidates generally leading—in the 2020 presidential election, 76% voted Republican. There are 16 polling locations throughout the county. Key ballot issues often involve education funding and property taxes. The county election commission oversees administration, enforcing state and federal laws. The Republican and Democratic parties both have a presence, but since 2016, GOP candidates have consistently won most county offices, reflecting the region’s conservative trend. Voter turnout in recent general elections averaged around 58%.

As of the 2020 Census, Cleburne County, AR had a population of 24,711. The median age was 50, reflecting an older demographic. Approximately 49.3% were male and 50.7% female. Racially, the county was predominantly White (94.4%), with small populations of Black or African American (0.6%), Native American (0.4%), Asian (0.4%), and individuals of two or more races (3.7%). Hispanic or Latino residents made up 2.0% of the total population.

Cleburne County, AR, has a crime rate lower than the national average. In 2023, the county reported approximately 320 total crimes, with a rate of about 22.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crimes, including burglary and theft, made up around 80% of incidents, while violent crimes remained relatively low at 2.1 per 1,000 people. Local law enforcement encourages prompt reporting, resulting in a clearance rate of nearly 38%. Continuous community safety programs and public awareness have contributed to maintaining lower crime rates.