ARMap-doton-Alexander, 2005
Alexander’s story
153 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 6 maps from 1935 on.
- 1873Alexander is settled
AlexanderAR
A town of 3,801, settled in 1873.
Population
3,801
2025 Census estimate · +12.5% since 2020
Typical home
$280K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$57K
median
Median age
32.0
years
Jobs based here
567
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#59 of 123 in AR
Is Alexander a good place to live?
Alexander gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $280K for a typical one, or 4.2 years of the Little Rock metro’s $67K median household income. It grades C overall, 59th among Arkansas's 123 graded towns. The low prices come with trade-offs. It reports more crime per resident than 85% of U.S. towns, including 37 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. On the plus side, its schools rank ahead of 85% of Arkansas towns. Alexander’s violent offense rate is 9.5 per 1,000 residents, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 3.6 and U.S. towns at 1.6. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 93% of U.S. towns. Only 17 of Arkansas’ 182 towns score lower on civic life.
What makes Alexander stand out
Where Alexander beats most towns.
A growing town
Alexander has grown 31% since 2010
2,901 counted in 2010 and 3,385 in 2020; an estimated 3,801 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 12.5% since 2020, after 16.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Alexander grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far Alexander is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.9 of 20; 1.4% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SafetyC−Open →SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingA−Open →Jobs & income$57K median household incomeCOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →HealthArkansas Heart Hospital 9 miles awayCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Alexander. Close and well known come first.
12 mi National Historic SiteLittle Rock Central High School National Historic Site49K visitors a year
14 mi MuseumClinton Presidential Center
33 mi National ParkHot Springs National Park2.5M visitors a year
14 mi Stadium & arenaSimmons Bank Arena33 mi Theme parkMagic Springs and Crystal Falls11 mi Zoo & aquariumLittle Rock ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site: Adam Jones, Ph.D., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Clinton Presidential Center: Archipreneur, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hot Springs National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Simmons Bank Arena: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Alexander: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alexander, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCentral Arkansas WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Alexander’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSaline County ClerkSaline County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes72002, 7202272002 98% · 72022 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alexander.
Alexander is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has property taxes about half the Arkansas norm, but it has seen reported crime rise beyond ordinary swings.
SafetyC−
Alexander earns a C− for safety
Reported crimes rose from 79 to 76 over the last three FBI years, a rise beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Within Arkansas, it does better than 38% of towns. Alexander’s rate of thefts and burglaries comes in at 10 per 1,000 residents.
15%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Alexander9.5
Arkansas5.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Alexander10
Arkansas16.7
U.S.15.5
15th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
38th
percentile among AR towns
37
violent crimes reported in 2025
39
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
More than half of Alexander’s working residents commute to Little Rock
Among 123 Arkansas towns, just 7 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Alexander. Alexander: 28% of residents live below the poverty line. It had 567 jobs in 2023, up 350 from 2013. Its average commute comes in at 26 minutes.
1%work in town
| Alexander | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 28% | 17% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Alexander1%
Little Rock52%
Bryant8%
North Little Rock7%
Benton6%
12 mi
median commute distance
567
jobs based in Alexander
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 7% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthC
Alexander is less healthy than 69% of U.S. towns
Against the 8,098 U.S. towns with household incomes like Alexander’s, it is healthier than 53%, so its C isn’t only a matter of income. Within Arkansas it is healthier than 66% of the 123 graded towns: much of Arkansas scores lower on these measures.
Among adults in Alexander, 15% smoke cigarettes. This Arkansas town does better than the Arkansas average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 6. Also worth knowing: only 9 of the 123 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Alexander. Two figures for adults in the town: 41% sleep under 7 hours, 33% get no exercise outside work.
31%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Alexander | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 8.1% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
8 better18 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Alexander | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.2% | 7.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 16.8% | 11.3% |
Arkansas Heart Hospital
9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
65th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade A−
Alexander earns an A− for cost of living
The median property tax bill is $519, against $1,040 across Arkansas, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The typical home value in Alexander is about $280,000, up 3.2% in a year, 25% above the Arkansas typical home. For Alexander, the typical rent is $1,054 a month.
$280KZillow home value
Typical home value
Alexander$280K
Arkansas$224K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
More children than Arkansas overall
Among adults 25 and older, 17% have a four-year degree or more, against 26% across Arkansas. Children under 18 are nearly a third of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 8% of residents (18% statewide). Alexander is growing: up 12% since 2020, to 3,801 residents (2025 estimate).
32median age · AR 38.5
| Alexander | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 8.3% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 32 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 17% | 20% | 29% |
AlexanderArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma23%
High school29%
Some college14%
Associate’s18%
Bachelor’s15%
Graduate2%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.3 points. Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Alexander | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.9% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.1% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 2.3% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 22.6% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.8% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.9% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.1% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.9% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1.7% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,800, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Alexander
Summer afternoons peak near 92° in July, and January nights bottom out around 32°; snowfall runs to about 1 inches a winter. The seasons in Alexander: mild winters, hot summers, with plenty of rain.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–54°
Spring51–73°
Summer70–91°
Fall52–74°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
The biggest natural risk in Alexander is inland flooding, at a high overall level
On expected storm and flood damage, Alexander sits above 64% of U.S. communities. 43% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 18%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Alexander after 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2025.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Alexander
19pages on Alexander
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 85% of AR districtsSafetyC−9.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than AR on 8 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$280K typical home · up 3.2% in a yearWork & commuteC$57K median household income · 567 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 64% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
8 within 15 miles of the center of Alexander
Baptist Health College Little RockCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Little Rock7 mi$13,987 tuitionUniversity of Arkansas at Little RockUniversity or college · Public · Little Rock9.6 mi$9,748 in-state tuitionUniversity of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · North Little Rock14.3 mi$6,300 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Alexander residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Alexander for work
Where Alexander’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
567jobs based in Alexander
1%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Alexander
City in Arkansas, United States
Alexander is a city in Pulaski and Saline counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Located in Central Arkansas, the town was founded as a construction camp for the nearby railroad. Following its completion, the citizens decided to incorporate in 1887. Alexander is home to the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center. As of the 2020 census, Alexander had a population of 3,385.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1887
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 358 ft
- ZIP code
- 72002
- Area code
- 870
Alexander’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Alexander.
Shannon HillsBryantLittle RockAlexander
How the neighbors grade
| Town | AR rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | #59 | C | A− | C− | A | C |
| Shannon Hills | #33 | B− | B | B− | A | C− |
| Bryant | #14 | B+ | B+ | C | A | B |
| Little Rock | #91 | D | C | D− | C | C+ |
Questions about Alexander
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alexander, AR a good place to live?
Alexander grades C overall, better than 28% of U.S. towns and #59 of 123 in Arkansas. It grades C for health, C− for safety and A for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Alexander, AR safe?
Within Arkansas, it does better than 38% of towns.
Is Alexander, AR expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.