CaldwellAR
A town of 419, settled in 1887.
Is Caldwell a good place to live?
6.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Caldwell, below both Arkansas’ towns (20%) and U.S. towns (29%). Caldwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
419 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Caldwell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Caldwell, and how to reach them.
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 Caldwell.
Caldwell faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Caldwell since 2014.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mild winters and hot summers in Caldwell
Caldwell has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Caldwell’s July high is 91°F, near the Arkansas town median (92°F) and above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
With 1.2 jobs for every working resident, Caldwell draws in 187 commuters
Most working residents leave Caldwell for work: only 2% work in town. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line in Caldwell. Jobs based in Caldwell grew to 191 in 2023, 79 more than in 2013.
| Caldwell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Caldwell is
Caldwell beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 46% of Caldwell adults have high blood pressure.
| Caldwell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Caldwell | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.8% | 4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Caldwell sells for about $209K
The median rent in Caldwell is $740 a month.
| Caldwell | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $740 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 60% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Caldwell
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Caldwell
About 3 of every 100 Caldwell residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Caldwell
Town in Arkansas, United States
Caldwell is a town in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 451 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 240 ft
- ZIP code
- 72322
Questions about Caldwell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Caldwell, AR a good place to live?
Caldwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.