Best Job Markets in Arkansas
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Arkansas based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Donaldson leads the ranking with a value of 0.5% and a population of 376.
The top three cities are Donaldson (0.5%), Lake Hamilton (0.5%), and Oak Grove Heights (0.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Arkansas.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Donaldson | 0.5% | 376 |
| #2 | Lake Hamilton | 0.5% | 1,912 |
| #3 | Oak Grove Heights | 0.5% | 1,271 |
| #4 | Haskell | 0.6% | 4,035 |
| #5 | Bergman | 0.7% | 582 |
| #6 | Branch | 0.7% | 335 |
| #7 | Rockport | 0.7% | 777 |
| #8 | Scranton | 0.7% | 245 |
| #9 | Weiner | 0.7% | 675 |
| #10 | Enola | 0.8% | 530 |
| #11 | Farmington | 0.8% | 8,469 |
| #12 | Diamond City | 0.9% | 831 |
| #13 | Elkins | 0.9% | 3,710 |
| #14 | Elm Springs | 0.9% | 3,000 |
| #15 | Glenwood | 0.9% | 1,746 |
| #16 | McRae | 0.9% | 717 |
| #17 | Traskwood | 0.9% | 440 |
| #18 | Valley Springs | 0.9% | 198 |
| #19 | Highfill | 1.0% | 1,899 |
| #20 | Viola | 1.0% | 337 |
| #21 | Ben Lomond | 1.1% | 280 |
| #22 | Caddo Valley | 1.1% | 690 |
| #23 | Cammack Village | 1.1% | 954 |
| #24 | McGehee | 1.1% | 3,744 |
| #25 | Taylor | 1.1% | 649 |
| #26 | Avoca | 1.2% | 811 |
| #27 | Coal Hill | 1.2% | 856 |
| #28 | Kingsland | 1.2% | 551 |
| #29 | Kirby | 1.2% | 582 |
| #30 | Poyen | 1.2% | 390 |
| #31 | Watson | 1.2% | 190 |
| #32 | Bigelow | 1.4% | 527 |
| #33 | Cedarville | 1.4% | 1,750 |
| #34 | Goshen | 1.4% | 2,488 |
| #35 | Star City | 1.5% | 2,234 |
| #36 | Clarkedale | 1.6% | 536 |
| #37 | Eureka Springs | 1.6% | 2,269 |
| #38 | Garfield | 1.6% | 468 |
| #39 | Marmaduke | 1.6% | 1,369 |
| #40 | Sidney | 1.6% | 152 |
| #41 | Fairfield Bay | 1.7% | 2,247 |
| #42 | Hickory Ridge | 1.7% | 302 |
| #43 | Greers Ferry | 1.8% | 959 |
| #44 | Lowell | 1.8% | 10,438 |
| #45 | Twin Groves | 1.8% | 277 |
| #46 | Wrightsville | 1.8% | 1,409 |
| #47 | Bauxite | 1.9% | 762 |
| #48 | Beebe | 1.9% | 8,580 |
| #49 | Centerton | 2.0% | 20,212 |
| #50 | Des Arc | 2.0% | 1,447 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Arkansas?
Donaldson ranks #1 for best job markets in Arkansas with a value of 0.5% and a population of 376.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Arkansas?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Arkansas. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Arkansas compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Arkansas's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.