Waldo, Arkansas

Quick Statistics

Waldo is a community in Columbia County, Arkansas, home to about 1,144 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $20,587 a year, and a typical home is worth about $61,800. About 14.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 17 percent over the past decade.

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1,144
Total Population
▼ down 17% since 2012
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2.19 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$20,587
Median Personal Income
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$61,800
Median Home Value
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14.0%
College Educated
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90.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.5 points since 2010
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Waldo ranks number 198 of 614 in population, number 378 in median household income, number 474 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Waldo typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Waldo
# Town Distance Population
1.McNeil, AR5.0 mi.419
2.Magnolia, AR6.6 mi.10,894
3.Buckner, AR8.1 mi.284
4.Willisville, AR11.3 mi.246
5.Stamps, AR11.7 mi.1,404
6.Stephens, AR13.9 mi.1,099
7.Bodcaw, AR15.7 mi.177
8.Rosston, AR16.3 mi.391
Frequently Asked Questions About Waldo

What is the population of Waldo, Arkansas?
Waldo has a population of about 1,144 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Waldo, Arkansas in?
Waldo is located in Columbia County, Arkansas.

What is the median home value in Waldo, Arkansas?
The median home value in Waldo is about $61,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Waldo, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Waldo is about $20,587 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Waldo, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded in Columbia County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Waldo, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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