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Bradford’s story
Bradford in pictures
1 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 9 places on the National Register.
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A town of 522. Public schools that outperform most of Arkansas.
Population
522
−10.7% since 2010
Typical home
$145K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
146
A commuter town
What makes Bradford stand out
The 3 things Bradford does most differently from other towns.
Small town
522 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bradford. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Bradford’s public schools outperform 15% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Bradford’s kids attend trail 85% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Elementary School | PK–6 | 249 | C− |
| Bradford High School | 7–12 | 185 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state testsAll 2 schools →
Housing
A typical Bradford home is worth about $145K
The typical Bradford home is worth about $145,000, up 1.5% in a year, 36% below the Arkansas typical home.
$145KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bradford$145K
Arkansas$227K
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bradford
Most working residents leave Bradford for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Searcy (28%), Bald Knob (9%) and Little Rock (7%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bradford4%
Searcy28%
Bald Knob9%
Little Rock7%
Batesville6%
21 mi
median commute distance
146
jobs based in Bradford
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Bradford has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–51°
Spring50–71°
Summer69–90°
Fall51–73°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Bradford
9 crimes were reported in Bradford in 2025: 7 property and 2 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bradford is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
7
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Bradford is
Bradford beats the Arkansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. Arkansas
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Bradford | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.9% | 18.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 8.6% |
| More smokers | 21.5% | 15.8% |
Unity Health - Newport
16.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Bradford for work
Where Bradford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
146jobs based in Bradford
4%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
9 places in Bradford on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Bradford
City in Arkansas, United States
Bradford is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 678 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 678
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 256 ft
- ZIP code
- 72020
- Area code
- 501
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