2020 Best Counties for Families in ArkansasAbout this List

Benton County

• County in Arkansas
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: What I like in Benton County is all the history held in the city of Bentonville. It is where Walmart was created, so with that there is so much to do.
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• A+

• A

• A+

• 258,980 Population

Sebastian County

• County in Arkansas
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: I currently live here and grew up here for the most part. love the schools and how family friendly it is! It does have some nightlife but not as much as some people would like. It is very diverse and most people are so friendly! I've got so many great memories from this place and I couldn't imagine leaving!
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• A

• A+

• A

• 127,461 Population

Washington County

• County in Arkansas

• A+

• A

• A

• 228,529 Population

Faulkner County

• County in Arkansas

• A

• A-

• A

• 122,416 Population

Sevier County

• County in Arkansas
• 1 review

Former Resident: I have lived in Sevier County my entire life. Neighbors become family and the local Walmart becomes the hangout spot for adults. During the summer, you can find two active parks filled with children who are eager to find a new best friend. I loved growing up here as well, because it is multiracial. I feel safe as I walk down main street in my humble county.
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• B+

• A

• A

• 17,193 Population

Craighead County

• County in Arkansas

• A-

• B+

• A-

• 105,701 Population

Saline County

• County in Arkansas
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: We live in HSV (Saline Co part) and have been here 5 years. I much prefer Benton to HS for several reasons, and even tho we don’t visit much, we find the following to be true as related to HS. People are nicer, businesses seem to to appreciate our being there, has a nicer “feel” when driving around, and nicer neighborhoods overall. I would much prefer living in Saline County any day
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• A-

• A

• A-

• 118,009 Population

Lonoke County

• County in Arkansas
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Lonoke County is located in Central Arkansas and the eleventh largest out of seventy five counties. Depending where you are in the County you can go from hilly terrain to agricultural land to multiple farming communities. Lonoke was formed in 1873 and named after a red oak tree used by railroad surveyors. The County carries a lot of farming history particularly for rice and cotton. In the fall Lonoke autumn colors are vibrant, however in the summer evenings especially in the rice farming areas, mosquitoes can be a pesky problem. Lonoke County residents would benefit from a public transportation system.
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• B+

• B+

• A-

• 72,206 Population

Pulaski County

• County in Arkansas
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Pulaski County is overall a good and safe community, with lots of kind people if sought out. I would love to see more hardworking people, more honesty, and more general goodness that any individual should want in a community. The public libraries are fantastic and there are lots of programs for citizens of all ages to get involved in. Though this does not determine the goodness of a county, I would like to see roads improved. It would make our environment look much cleaner and nicer. Lastly, perhaps the best addition to our community would be new-found joy in every individual. Communities are made up of every-day people- hurting, sick, busy, lost, happy- people in every stage and season. It would be so good if people could find and plant their joy, and spread it with those around them.
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• A

• C+

• A-

• 393,463 Population

Pope County

• County in Arkansas
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Normally it has everything a person needs. Has a hospital, food, hotels, retail. And some nice people.
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• B+

• A-

• A-

• 63,644 Population

White County

• County in Arkansas

• B

• B

• B+

• 78,804 Population

Union County

• County in Arkansas

• A-

• B-

• B+

• 39,732 Population

Carroll County

• County in Arkansas

• B+

• B

• B+

• 27,887 Population

Crawford County

• County in Arkansas
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Most people are pretty friendly. Hundreds of restaurants. Really into sports, especially football. Make sure you go to see the Fort Smith Symphony.
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• B

• B

• B

• 62,472 Population

Howard County

• County in Arkansas

• B

• B+

• B

• 13,389 Population

Boone County

• County in Arkansas
• 14 reviews

Niche User: There is a strong sense of safety in this area because not only are the police very present and competent, but the community will step up when needed as well. Around here, people have each other's backs and respect personal and public property.
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• B

• A-

• B

• 37,288 Population

Clark County

• County in Arkansas

• A-

• B-

• B

• 22,385 Population

Cross County

• County in Arkansas

• B

• B

• B

• 16,998 Population

Mississippi County

• County in Arkansas
• 1 review

Current Resident: It is quiet and laid back where I live. Everything is miles away. I want there to be more restaurants and grocery stores close by.
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• B

• C+

• B

• 42,831 Population

Polk County

• County in Arkansas

• B-

• B+

• B

• 20,163 Population

Garland County

• County in Arkansas
• 1 review

• B

• A-

• B

• 98,296 Population

Yell County

• County in Arkansas

• B-

• B-

• B

• 21,573 Population

Miller County

• County in Arkansas

• B

• B-

• B

• 43,759 Population

Crittenden County

• County in Arkansas
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I have had experience in Marion, West Memphis, and Jericho, and have passed by various other towns/cities in this county. Almost all of them are very small towns; West Memphis is probably the biggest, simply because of its proximity to the bridge and Memphis, TN. The ex-community college in West Memphis is great; it's relatively small, so each student gets a good amount of individualized attention. I personally am not a fan of the small town asthetic, so it's not my ideal place. Objectively, though, it is an overall nice place.
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• B-

• C

• B

• 49,013 Population

Conway County

• County in Arkansas
• 1 review

• B-

• B

• B

• 20,906 Population