Living in Jefferson County, Arkansas

Jefferson County is a county in Arkansas with a population of around 71,565, part of the Pine Bluff, AR MSA metro area. The main communities are Pine Bluff, White Hall, Redfield.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,352/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $91K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 55°F) and hot summers (highs around 90°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Jefferson County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.