Dollarway Road · National Register of Historic Places
Redfield’s story
146 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1901.
5 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Redfield is settled
RedfieldAR
Redfield School Historic District · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,492
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$194K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
38.5
years
Jobs based here
154
A commuter town
Is Redfield a good place to live?
The best of Redfield’s subject grades is a B+ for schools; the weakest is a C− for health. On hazard risk, just 7 of Arkansas’ 201 towns do better. 30% of residents are under 18 in Redfield, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 25% and U.S. towns at 22%. Its National Register listings include Dollarway Road and West James Street Overpass. Redfield has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
WeakestC−Health
What makes Redfield stand out
Where Redfield beats most towns.
A growing town
Redfield has grown 15% since 2010
1,297 counted in 2010 and 1,505 in 2020; an estimated 1,492 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Redfield grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far Redfield is from typical.
HealthJefferson Regional Medical Center 19.8 miles awayC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.3 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 2.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →SafetyC+Open →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities; earthquakes tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
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 Redfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Redfield, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRedfield WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Redfield’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 hereJefferson County ClerkJefferson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2015
ZIP code7213272132 100%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 Redfield.
HealthC−
Redfield is less healthy than 81% of U.S. towns
Redfield beats the Arkansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 42% of Redfield adults have high blood pressure, above both Arkansas’ towns (41%) and U.S. towns (35%). 37% of adults feel lonely in Redfield.
19%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Redfield | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Redfield | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.7% | 18.6% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.6% | 7.7% |
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
19.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
Redfield’s public schools outperform 65% of Arkansas districts
Its public schools are run by the White Hall School District. Its one school is below.
65%of AR districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 224 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Redfield’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Redfield for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Redfield has added 80 jobs, to 154 in 2023. 8.3% of Redfield residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Redfield | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Redfield2%
Little Rock32%
Pine Bluff19%
North Little Rock5%
White Hall5%
21 mi
median commute distance
154
jobs based in Redfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 39% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Redfield, expect mild winters and hot summers
Redfield has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Redfield’s July high is 92°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–54°
Spring51–73°
Summer70–91°
Fall52–74°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Arkansas overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (22% statewide); children under 18 are 30% of residents (23% statewide). 22% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas.
38.5median age · AR 38.5
| Redfield | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 18% |
RedfieldArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school39%
Some college23%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 78 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Redfield | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 18.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.6% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.8% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.1% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.4% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.4% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.3% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.3% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.1% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade B
Homes in Redfield are worth about $194K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Redfield home is worth about $194,000, up 4.2% in a year, 14% below the Arkansas typical home.
$194KZillow home value
| Redfield | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 76% | 60% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,174 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Redfield$194K
Arkansas$224K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyC+
More crime per resident in Redfield than in 58% of U.S. towns
The violent crime rate in Redfield is 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
42%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Redfield | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.3 per 1,000 residents | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.7 per 1,000 residents | 13.6 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Redfield1.3
Arkansas5.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Redfield6.7
Arkansas16.7
U.S.15.5
42nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
10
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Moderate risk in Redfield, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Redfield since 2021.
41risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2021
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsC−
Conserved land covers 0% of Redfield
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Redfield City Park, at 53 acres.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,005 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Redfield City Park | 0.1 mi | 53 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Redfield
19pages on Redfield
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 65% of AR districts · 1 schoolSafetyC+1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than AR on 2 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$194K typical home · up 4.2% in a yearWork & commuteB$72K median household income · 154 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 41% of U.S. communities · earthquakes
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Redfield; the nearest are
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffUniversity or college · Public · Pine Bluff16.6 mi$9,412 in-state tuitionSoutheast Arkansas CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pine Bluff18.3 mi$5,200 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Redfield residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arkansas.
Small town
1,492 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Landmarks
5 places in Redfield on the National Register of Historic Places.
Questions about Redfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Redfield, AR expensive?
That is 3.8 years of the area's median household income ($51,605 across the Pine Bluff, 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 B.