Ouachita
6.4
High score (8-10)
Camden has a more developed economic history than most south Arkansas cities — Lockheed Martin and related defense contractors had significant missile operations here, and the county still has some defense-adjacent manufacturing. The Southern Arkansas University Tech campus provides some educational infrastructure. For south Arkansas, Camden is more economically complex than the alternatives.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Ouachita County and Camden have a defense industry heritage that left more economic infrastructure than surrounding south Arkansas counties — multiple industrial employers, a technical college campus, and a more developed commercial district than you'd expect. The trajectory is flat but the starting point is higher. Camden has one of the more intact historic downtown districts in south Arkansas.
Lower score (below 6)
Camden's defense contracting heyday is behind it and the county has been in slow decline since the Cold War ended. The Lockheed Martin PAC-3 missile work brought employment that has contracted over the decades. There's no college campus to drive social energy and no tourism draw. South Arkansas without a growth driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Ouachita, Arkansas?
$81k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Ouachita, Arkansas?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Ouachita, Arkansas?
35% men have degree
What's the average male height in Ouachita, Arkansas?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Ouachita, Arkansas?
Local women avg 29.8