Yell
6.1
High score (8-10)
Dardanelle sits on Lake Dardanelle where the Arkansas River was dammed for navigation, and the state park on the lake has real boat ramp and marina infrastructure that draws fishing and boating from the surrounding counties. Pope County (Russellville, ATU) is immediately adjacent and accessible for anything Yell County doesn't provide. The river and lake geography gives the county outdoor character that most comparable Arkansas counties lack.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Yell County has Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River as its main assets — the lake provides boating and fishing infrastructure and the state park is well-maintained. Dardanelle is a small county seat with basic services. The county has poultry processing employment and agriculture as the economic base. Nothing here stands out as a social draw but the lake access is real.
Lower score (below 6)
Dardanelle and Yell County have limited social infrastructure — a small county seat, poultry processing employment, and a lake that draws recreation but not a social scene. An outsider without outdoor recreation interests or agricultural ties has very little to engage with. Pope County is right next door and is strictly better for social purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Yell, Arkansas?
$96k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Yell, Arkansas?
Women marry at 30
How common is a college degree in Yell, Arkansas?
40% men have degree
What's the average male height in Yell, Arkansas?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Yell, Arkansas?
Local women avg 30.0