Jackson 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 Jackson County: 16 seats on 9 elected bodies. 16 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Quorum Court
Jackson County Quorum Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, District 1 | Rusty Kinder source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 2 | Tommy Young source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 3 | David R. Howard source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 4 | Bryan Smith Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 6 | Mark Harmon source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 7 | Jerry Mann source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 8 | Kenny Falwell source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 9 | Robby Stewart source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Diann Ballard source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Circuit Clerk | Barbara Hackney Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector | Kelly Walker source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Cris M. Driver Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Melanie Clark source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Judge | Jeff Phillps source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Russell Brinsfield Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Treasurer | Lisa Lucas source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Jackson County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 34 local governments in Jackson 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 | 11 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 20 | 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 Jackson County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.3% · White 75.1% · Black 15.2% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 6% (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 Jackson County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.0% | 225 | 5,454 | 5,679 |
| August 2026 | 3.9% | 221 | 5,481 | 5,702 |
| July 2026 | 4.6% | 258 | 5,379 | 5,637 |
| June 2026 | 4.5% | 260 | 5,556 | 5,816 |
| May 2026 | 3.6% | 211 | 5,627 | 5,838 |
| April 2026 | 3.4% | 193 | 5,524 | 5,717 |
| March 2026 | 4.2% | 240 | 5,488 | 5,728 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 264 | 5,451 | 5,715 |
| January 2026 | 5.8% | 328 | 5,288 | 5,616 |
| December 2025 | 4.8% | 270 | 5,308 | 5,578 |
| November 2025 | 4.6% | 261 | 5,457 | 5,718 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.6% | 264 | 5,441 | 5,705 |
| August 2025 | 4.7% | 267 | 5,412 | 5,679 |
| July 2025 | 5.1% | 288 | 5,355 | 5,643 |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | 273 | 5,498 | 5,771 |
| May 2025 | 4.4% | 248 | 5,431 | 5,679 |
| April 2025 | 4.2% | 240 | 5,424 | 5,664 |
| March 2025 | 4.6% | 260 | 5,416 | 5,676 |
| February 2025 | 5.3% | 293 | 5,252 | 5,545 |
| January 2025 | 5.2% | 287 | 5,269 | 5,556 |
| December 2024 | 4.4% | 240 | 5,218 | 5,458 |
| November 2024 | 4.0% | 221 | 5,299 | 5,520 |
| October 2024 | 3.7% | 209 | 5,378 | 5,587 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.7% | 268 | 5,388 | 5,656 |
| 2024 | 4.4% | 243 | 5,340 | 5,583 |
| 2023 | 4.7% | 261 | 5,271 | 5,532 |
| 2022 | 4.6% | 256 | 5,344 | 5,600 |
| 2021 | 5.2% | 293 | 5,372 | 5,665 |
| 2020 | 7.2% | 421 | 5,451 | 5,872 |
| 2019 | 6.3% | 369 | 5,476 | 5,845 |
| 2018 | 5.9% | 343 | 5,491 | 5,834 |
| 2017 | 5.8% | 344 | 5,602 | 5,946 |
| 2016 | 6.1% | 375 | 5,754 | 6,129 |
Crime reported in Jackson County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 548.6 | 355 | 2,140.0 |
| 2022 | 129 | 762.6 | 422 | 2,494.7 |
| 2021 | 171 | 1,042.5 | 522 | 3,182.3 |
| 2020 | 140 | 844.5 | 637 | 3,842.7 |
| 2019 | 149 | 897.0 | 544 | 3,275.1 |
| 2018 | 103 | 606.4 | 527 | 3,102.6 |
| 2017 | 41 | 239.7 | 452 | 2,642.0 |
| 2016 | 108 | 628.4 | 686 | 3,991.6 |
By police agency (5)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Police Department | 2023 | 65 | 240 | 7,945 |
| Jackson County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 23 | 70 | 5,061 |
| Tuckerman Police Department | 2025 | 3 | 16 | 1,654 |
| Diaz Police Department | 2024 | 2 | 5 | 1,219 |
| Swifton Police Department | 2023 | 1 | 8 | 712 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (5), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Police Department | 20 | 6 | 8,058 |
| Jackson County Sheriff's Office | 17 | 6 | 5,061 |
| Tuckerman Police Department | 3 | 0 | 1,654 |
| Diaz Police Department | 3 | 0 | 1,208 |
| Swifton Police Department | 1 | 0 | 706 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 2.64 | 12 | 5 |
| 2024 | 43 | 2.56 | 34 | 5 |
| 2023 | 45 | 2.71 | 31 | 5 |
| 2022 | 41 | 2.42 | 30 | 5 |
| 2021 | 42 | 2.56 | 34 | 5 |
| 2020 | 42 | 2.53 | 24 | 5 |
| 2019 | 41 | 2.47 | 25 | 5 |
| 2018 | 36 | 2.12 | 30 | 5 |
| 2017 | 37 | 2.16 | 31 | 5 |
| 2016 | 35 | 2.04 | 30 | 5 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Jackson County Assessor?
- Diann Ballard is the Assessor of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County Circuit Clerk?
- Barbara Hackney (Republican) is the Circuit Clerk of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County Collector?
- Kelly Walker is the Collector of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County Coroner?
- Cris M. Driver (Democratic) is the Coroner of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County County Clerk?
- Melanie Clark is the County Clerk of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County County Judge?
- Jeff Phillps is the County Judge of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County Sheriff?
- Russell Brinsfield (Republican) is the Sheriff of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jackson County Treasurer?
- Lisa Lucas is the Treasurer of Jackson County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Jackson County commissioners?
- Rusty Kinder (Justice of the Peace, District 1); Tommy Young (Justice of the Peace, District 2); David R. Howard (Justice of the Peace, District 3); Bryan Smith (Justice of the Peace, District 4); Mark Harmon (Justice of the Peace, District 6); Jerry Mann (Justice of the Peace, District 7); Kenny Falwell (Justice of the Peace, District 8); Robby Stewart (Justice of the Peace, District 9).
- What is the population of Jackson County?
- About 16,712 people, with a median age of 40.2; the median household income is $44,218 and 21.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Jackson County?
- 4.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 225 people unemployed in a labor force of 5,679, against 4.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Jackson County?
- 34 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 11 municipal, 2 school district and 20 special district governments.
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