Drew County, AR elected officials: the quorum court, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Drew County: 16 seats on 8 elected bodies. 16 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Quorum Court
Drew County Quorum Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, District 1 | Orlando Jones source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 2 | Ben D Higginbotham source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 3 | Roger Harris source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 4 | Sheila Maxwell source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 5 | Steve Pigott source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 6 | Donna Usry Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 7 | Craig Kaminicki Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 8 | Frank Appleberry source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 9 | Zachary Hill source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Cheri Adcock source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Circuit Clerk | Beverly Burks Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector | Tonya Loveless source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Stephanie Chisom Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Judge | Jessie Griffin Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Tim Nichols Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Treasurer | Charles Searcy source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Drew County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 10 local governments in Drew County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 4 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 3 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Drew County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 4.4% · White 64.7% · Black 26.9% · Asian 0.8% · Other or more than one race 3.2% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Drew County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.1% | 325 | 7,559 | 7,884 |
| August 2026 | 4.1% | 322 | 7,575 | 7,897 |
| July 2026 | 5.0% | 380 | 7,268 | 7,648 |
| June 2026 | 4.9% | 395 | 7,654 | 8,049 |
| May 2026 | 4.3% | 348 | 7,719 | 8,067 |
| April 2026 | 4.3% | 341 | 7,607 | 7,948 |
| March 2026 | 4.8% | 382 | 7,581 | 7,963 |
| February 2026 | 5.2% | 415 | 7,607 | 8,022 |
| January 2026 | 5.8% | 454 | 7,374 | 7,828 |
| December 2025 | 5.1% | 395 | 7,412 | 7,807 |
| November 2025 | 4.9% | 393 | 7,571 | 7,964 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.9% | 390 | 7,547 | 7,937 |
| August 2025 | 5.1% | 405 | 7,535 | 7,940 |
| July 2025 | 5.6% | 429 | 7,284 | 7,713 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 399 | 7,691 | 8,090 |
| May 2025 | 4.6% | 365 | 7,619 | 7,984 |
| April 2025 | 4.3% | 343 | 7,601 | 7,944 |
| March 2025 | 4.7% | 369 | 7,516 | 7,885 |
| February 2025 | 5.4% | 422 | 7,458 | 7,880 |
| January 2025 | 5.2% | 408 | 7,378 | 7,786 |
| December 2024 | 4.3% | 329 | 7,371 | 7,700 |
| November 2024 | 4.1% | 320 | 7,427 | 7,747 |
| October 2024 | 4.1% | 315 | 7,430 | 7,745 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.0% | 393 | 7,510 | 7,903 |
| 2024 | 4.1% | 323 | 7,461 | 7,784 |
| 2023 | 3.7% | 285 | 7,428 | 7,713 |
| 2022 | 4.0% | 302 | 7,315 | 7,617 |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 369 | 7,231 | 7,600 |
| 2020 | 6.8% | 530 | 7,267 | 7,797 |
| 2019 | 4.9% | 389 | 7,510 | 7,899 |
| 2018 | 4.6% | 370 | 7,595 | 7,965 |
| 2017 | 4.9% | 397 | 7,710 | 8,107 |
| 2016 | 5.4% | 442 | 7,682 | 8,124 |
Crime reported in Drew County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | 355.5 | 156 | 924.3 |
| 2024 | 67 | 398.0 | 156 | 926.8 |
| 2023 | 71 | 424.1 | 242 | 1,445.4 |
| 2022 | 75 | 442.6 | 241 | 1,422.3 |
| 2021 | 76 | 426.8 | 329 | 1,847.8 |
| 2020 | 70 | 385.3 | 343 | 1,887.7 |
| 2019 | 54 | 296.2 | 356 | 1,952.8 |
| 2018 | 74 | 399.9 | 395 | 2,134.4 |
| 2017 | 61 | 326.7 | 421 | 2,254.7 |
| 2016 | 62 | 330.0 | 461 | 2,453.7 |
By police agency (2)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 24 | 47 | 8,751 |
| Monticello Police Department | 2025 | 36 | 109 | 8,127 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (2), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Police Department | 21 | 8 | 8,127 |
| Drew County Sheriff's Office | 13 | 1 | 8,751 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 2.01 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 35 | 2.08 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 30 | 1.79 | 21 | 2 |
| 2022 | 34 | 2.01 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1.91 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 34 | 1.87 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 | 35 | 1.92 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 34 | 1.84 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 32 | 1.71 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 | 30 | 1.60 | 8 | 2 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Drew County Assessor?
- Cheri Adcock is the Assessor of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Drew County Circuit Clerk?
- Beverly Burks (Democratic) is the Circuit Clerk of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Drew County Collector?
- Tonya Loveless is the Collector of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Drew County County Clerk?
- Stephanie Chisom (Republican) is the County Clerk of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Drew County County Judge?
- Jessie Griffin (Republican) is the County Judge of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Drew County Sheriff?
- Tim Nichols (Independent) is the Sheriff of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Drew County Treasurer?
- Charles Searcy is the Treasurer of Drew County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Drew County commissioners?
- Orlando Jones (Justice of the Peace, District 1); Ben D Higginbotham (Justice of the Peace, District 2); Roger Harris (Justice of the Peace, District 3); Sheila Maxwell (Justice of the Peace, District 4); Steve Pigott (Justice of the Peace, District 5); Donna Usry (Justice of the Peace, District 6); Craig Kaminicki (Justice of the Peace, District 7); Frank Appleberry (Justice of the Peace, District 8); Zachary Hill (Justice of the Peace, District 9).
- What is the population of Drew County?
- About 17,046 people, with a median age of 37.7; the median household income is $42,824 and 22.4% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Drew County?
- 4.1% in September 2026 (preliminary): 325 people unemployed in a labor force of 7,884, against 4.9% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Drew County?
- 10 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 4 municipal, 2 school district and 3 special district governments.
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