SaladoAR
A town of 507, settled in 1884.
Is Salado a good place to live?
Salado has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
507 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Salado: who provides what
Salado is unincorporated, so Independence County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Salado.
Salado stands out in Arkansas and nationally, with fewer of its residents who live below the poverty line
For Salado, the income of the median household is $39,000. Employers in Salado added 45 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 75. In Salado, the average commute is 20 minutes, below both Arkansas’ towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Half commute less than 6 miles.
| Salado | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $39,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest natural risk in Salado is tornadoes, at a high overall level
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Salado than in 72% of U.S. communities. 30% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from tornadoes, followed by inland flooding at 23%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Salado’s year
The range runs from 29° on a January night to 91° on a July afternoon, with about 2 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Arkansas and the rest of the country, more of Salado’s adults report frequent mental distress
Only one of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare has a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Salado. In Salado, 30% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Among adults here, 35% feel lonely, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 35% and U.S. towns at 33%.
| Salado | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Salado | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 31.6% | 18.6% |
| More smokers | 22.7% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in Salado sell for about $120K
Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 7 have a lower owner-occupancy rate than Salado.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Salado
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Salado
About 0 of every 100 Salado residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
100% of working residents leave Salado for work
Where Salado’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Salado
Census-designated place in Arkansas, United States
Salado is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 472. The Goff Petroglyph Site is located here. The spur route of Arkansas Highway 14 connects Salado with Southside.
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- Elevation
- 427 ft
- ZIP code
- 72575
Questions about Salado
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Salado, AR a good place to live?
Salado has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.