Downtown, 2026
Danville’s story
184 years in pictures
Census counts: 200 in 1880, 2,028 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1888 on.
- 1842Danville is settled
DanvilleAR
A town of 1,961, settled in 1842. Public schools that outperform most of Arkansas.
Population
1,961
2025 Census estimate · −3.3% since 2020
Median home value
$123K
Census ACS
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
28.9
years
Jobs based here
1,037
A job hub
Is Danville a good place to live?
The best of Danville’s subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A for schools; the weakest is a D− for health. Danville’s average trip to work is 12 minutes, below both Arkansas’ towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 11 of Arkansas’ 201 towns score higher on cost of living. The median household income is $64K, and 26% of residents live below the poverty line. The biggest park or preserve is AD Morris Park, at 23 acres. Danville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Danville stand out
Where Danville beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
DANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| S.C. Tucker Elementary School | PK–4 | 328 |
| Danville Upper Middle School | 7–8 | 126 |
| Danville Lower Middle School | 5–6 | 118 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Danville6.6
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical AR town3.4
Civic lifeB+
94% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Arkansas town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A shrinking town
Danville has shrunk 19% since 2010
2,409 counted in 2010 and 2,028 in 2020; an estimated 1,961 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Danville grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far Danville is from typical.
HealthChambers Memorial Hospital 0.2 miles awayD−Open →Cost of livingA+Open →Jobs & incomeDOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.1 of 20; 6.6% of households have no car; 2.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SafetyB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 0% conserved landB−Open →History3 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life6.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Danville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Danville, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDanville Waterworks21 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Danville’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 hereYell County ClerkYell County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP codes72833, 7282472833 98% · 72824 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 Danville.
HealthD−
Health in Danville trails 97% of U.S. towns
Danville beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 35% of Danville adults say their health is fair or poor, above both the Arkansas town median (25%) and the median of U.S. towns (19%). 43% of Danville adults get no exercise outside work.
3%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Danville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 25% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 20% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Danville | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 26.1% | 11.3% |
Chambers Memorial Hospital
0.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA
Danville’s public schools outperform 90% of Arkansas districts
Its public schools are run by the Danville School District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
90%of AR districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.C. Tucker Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 328 | A |
| Danville High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 252 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
A job hub: Danville has 1.6 jobs for every working resident and draws in 955 commuters
Most working residents leave Danville for work: only 13% work in town. Jobs based in Danville fell to 1,037 in 2023, 845 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Russellville (13%), Corinth (13%) and Little Rock (5%).
13%work in town
| Danville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Danville13%
Russellville13%
Corinth13%
Little Rock5%
Dardanelle4%
21 mi
median commute distance
1,037
jobs based in Danville
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 44% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Danville stands out in Arkansas and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is higher
The FEMA risk score in Danville is 87 of 100. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Danville since 1990.
87risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1990
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Danville, expect mild winters and hot summers
Danville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Danville’s July high is 93°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–53°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–74°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
0.5%conserved
| Danville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.5%
conserved · 13 of 2,761 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. AD Morris Park | 0.3 mi | 23 |
| 2. Yell County Fairgrounds | — | 19 |
| 3. Danville City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyB−
Danville reports less crime per resident than 50% of U.S. towns
Among 109 Arkansas towns, just 7 have a lower property crime rate than Danville.
50%of U.S. towns report more crimeB−Safety Grade
| Danville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.1 per 1,000 residents | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3 per 1,000 residents | 13.6 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Danville6.1
Arkansas5.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Danville3
Arkansas16.7
U.S.15.5
50th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A+
The median home in Danville sells for about $122K
53% of households own their home in Danville. Among 123 Arkansas towns, just 5 have a lower median rent than Danville.
$122Kmedian sale price
| Danville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $635 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Danville
20pages on Danville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Danville; the nearest are
Arkansas Tech UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Russellville22.1 mi$8,674 in-state tuitionUniversity of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonCommunity college · Public · Morrilton38.4 mi$3,648 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Danville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 955 people come to Danville for work
Where Danville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,037jobs based in Danville
13%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Danville
3 notable people were born in Danville.
About Danville
City in Arkansas, United States
Danville is a city in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,028 at the 2020 census. Along with Dardanelle, it is one of two county seats for Yell County. Danville is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 348 ft
- ZIP code
- 72833
- Area code
- 479
Danville’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Danville.
CorinthDanville
How the neighbors grade
Danville has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Corinth isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Danville with a neighbor →
Questions about Danville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Danville, AR a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Arkansas.
Is Danville, AR expensive?
Not for the area. That is 2.1 years of the area's median household income ($57,102 across the Russellville, AR 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+.
What is Danville, AR known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Herb Herring and Darrin Williams.