Pike County Public RecordsArkansas

Pike County, AR, has 6 public schools, including Murfreesboro and Kirby High Schools. About 74% of adults have a high school diploma, while only around 11% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The average school rating is 6/10 (GreatSchools). Schools offer programs in agriculture, FFA, and career/technical education. Adult education is available via Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative. Safety measures include resource officers and updated security protocols. Graduation rate stands at approximately 92%.

As of 2022, Pike County, AR, had an employment rate of approximately 52%, with about 2,370 people in the labor force. The largest industry is manufacturing (21%), followed by educational services, health care, and social assistance (19%). The most common occupational category is production, transportation, and material moving (25%), with management, business, science, and arts occupations comprising 22%. Around 83% of workers commute by car, with an average travel time of 28 minutes. Major employment centers are local, though many residents commute to neighboring Clark and Garland Counties for work.

Pike County, Arkansas, has a homeownership rate of approximately 76%, with median home values around $99,000 as of 2023. The average gross rent is about $660 per month. Housing types largely consist of single-family homes, with some mobile homes and limited multifamily units. The property market remains stable, showing modest appreciation. Popular neighborhoods include Murfreesboro and Glenwood, offering rural and small-town environments. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.5% of home value, amounting to roughly $495 annually for the median home, making the area affordable for both buyers and renters.

As of the 2020 Census, Pike County, Arkansas, had a population of 10,171. The median age was about 45 years. Approximately 51% of residents were male and 49% female. Racially, the population was 91.6% White, 3.8% Black or African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.1% identifying with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race made up about 3.2% of the population.

Pike County, AR, had 5,350 registered voters as of 2022. Elections include federal, state, and local races, with recent presidential turnout around 58%. Voting primarily occurs at 6 polling locations, overseen by the Pike County Election Commission. Major parties are Republican and Democratic, with Republicans dominating recent county results by margins over 65%. Voter concerns often focus on local infrastructure and education. Registration closes 30 days before elections. The county clerk administers voter rolls and absentee ballots. Accurate election information is updated on the county’s official website and posted at public buildings.

Pike County, AR, reports a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. In 2023, the county recorded approximately 210 total crimes, with a crime rate of 15.7 incidents per 1,000 residents—significantly below the U.S. average. Violent crime remains low, with just 2.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, while property crime accounts for the majority of reports. Local law enforcement provides regular updates, and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity, helping to maintain safety and transparency within Pike County.