Sevier 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 Sevier County: 6 seats on 6 elected bodies. 6 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.

County officers

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
AssessorSheila Ridley sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
Circuit ClerkKathy Smith Democratic sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County ClerkRenea Bailey Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County JudgeSandra Dunn sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
Sheriff and CollectorRobert Gentry Democratic sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
TreasurerHeather Barnes sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

How many local governments Sevier County has

The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 10 local governments in Sevier County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.

Kind of governmentCensus count (2022)Listed on this page
County government10
Cities, towns, villages and townships50
School districts (school boards)20
Special districts (elected boards)20

Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing (census.gov).

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 Sevier County

15,712people
34.7median ageU.S.: 38.9
$53,527 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
17.3%below the U.S.: 12.5%
9.3%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$117,600median home valueU.S.: $332,700
4.9%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
14.3%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
4.7%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
14.9%U.S.: 8.4%
42.8%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
27.1%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%

Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 35.5% · White 52.7% · Black 4.8% · Asian 0% · Other or more than one race 7% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 5-year estimates (data.census.gov).

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 Sevier County

3.2%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 3.6%. Arkansas: 3.7%.
236people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
7,156people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
7,392in the September 2026, preliminary.
Unemployment rate, yearly average, Sevier County 0.0%1.2%2.4%3.6%4.8% 20162018202020222024

Yearly average unemployment rate, 2016–2025.

Every month, last two years
MonthRateUnemployedEmployedLabor force
September 2026 (preliminary)3.2%2367,1567,392
August 20263.0%2227,1507,372
July 20263.8%2767,0737,349
June 20263.9%2927,2237,515
May 20263.0%2177,0707,287
April 20262.8%2006,9767,176
March 20263.4%2436,9697,212
February 20263.8%2716,9557,226
January 20264.3%3046,8087,112
December 20253.4%2426,9247,166
November 20253.6%2646,9977,261
October 2025not collected (2025 federal shutdown)
September 20253.6%2576,9577,214
August 20253.5%2506,9807,230
July 20253.8%2807,0057,285
June 20253.8%2777,0537,330
May 20253.1%2216,9167,137
April 20252.9%2106,9347,144
March 20253.2%2306,9237,153
February 20253.7%2596,7697,028
January 20253.3%2286,7646,992
December 20242.9%2056,7766,981
November 20242.8%1966,7956,991
October 20242.4%1706,8557,025
Yearly averages
YearRateUnemployedEmployedLabor force
2025 (11 months)3.4%2476,9297,176
20242.9%2056,8827,087
20232.7%1886,8647,052
20222.8%1946,7166,910
20213.4%2316,5306,761
20204.6%3186,6266,944
20193.6%2536,7256,978
20183.5%2456,8337,078
20173.5%2516,9137,164
20163.7%2706,9667,236

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, : BLS publishes county figures only that way, so they rise and fall with the seasons; compare a month with the same month a year earlier rather than with the month before. Arkansas's figure above is on the same basis; seasonally adjusted, as in BLS's monthly state release, it was 3.9% in September 2026. The latest month is preliminary and is revised the next month, and BLS revises earlier years each spring. People are counted where they live. October 2025 wasn't collected during the 2025 federal government shutdown, so 2025's yearly average covers 11 months.

Crime reported in Sevier County

311.0 per 100,0002025. Arkansas: 531.8.
672.8 per 100,0002025. Arkansas: 1,644.9.
1murders2025, 49 violent crimes in all.
Earlier years
YearViolentRatePropertyRate
202549311.0106672.8
202435224.5124795.2
202343274.4154982.9
202262392.01601,011.6
202162374.41841,111.1
202046270.72431,430.1
201960351.22631,539.4
201838222.42591,515.5
201741242.72161,278.7
201651294.72541,467.7
By police agency (2)
AgencyYearViolentPropertyPeople served
Sevier County Sheriff's Office202527149,691
De Queen Police Department202522926,065

Crimes to the county's city and county police agencies (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, Return A), per 100,000 people they serve. Years with incomplete reporting are left out. Crime in Arkansas · the U.S.

Police staffing

2.03 per 1,000 residents2025, 2 agencies serving 15,756 people.
32sworn officers2025, full-time, as of October 31.
23civilian staff2025, full-time.
Agencies counted (2), 2025
AgencyOfficersCiviliansPeople served
Sevier County Sheriff's Office16219,691
De Queen Police Department1626,065
Earlier years
YearOfficersPer 1,000CiviliansAgencies
2025322.03232
2024322.05232
2023473.0082
2022322.02232
2021321.93212
2019442.5872
2018301.76232
2017301.78222
2016301.73202

Full-time employees of the county's city police departments and sheriff's office, as each reported them to the FBI (Uniform Crime Reporting, Law Enforcement Employees), per 1,000 people in the areas those agencies serve (the FBI's population figures). A year is shown only when every one of these agencies sent a count; a count under half or over double the agency's own counts in nearby years is treated as not sent. Towns policed under contract by another agency are counted through that agency. State police, campus and other agencies aren't included. Sheriffs' offices often also run the county jail and courthouse security, so their staff counts include those jobs.

Quick answers

Who is the Sevier County Assessor?
Sheila Ridley is the Assessor of Sevier County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Sevier County Circuit Clerk?
Kathy Smith (Democratic) is the Circuit Clerk of Sevier County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Sevier County County Clerk?
Renea Bailey (Republican) is the County Clerk of Sevier County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Sevier County County Judge?
Sandra Dunn is the County Judge of Sevier County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Sevier County Sheriff and Collector?
Robert Gentry (Democratic) is the Sheriff and Collector of Sevier County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Sevier County Treasurer?
Heather Barnes is the Treasurer of Sevier County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What is the population of Sevier County?
About 15,712 people, with a median age of 34.7; the median household income is $53,527 and 17.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Sevier County?
3.2% in September 2026 (preliminary): 236 people unemployed in a labor force of 7,392, against 3.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
How many local governments are there in Sevier County?
10 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal, 2 school district and 2 special district governments.

Officeholders as of November 7, 2026, from Arkansas Legislative Audit's latest audit report for each county (the officers who held office at the end of that year); for justices of the peace, the county's own quorum court page where it has a current one, and otherwise, as for coroners and surveyors, the Secretary of State's certified results of each seat's last election on Arkansas Tally ENR (officials appointed since then may differ). A county's quorum court is shown only when at least three quarters of its districts' justices are known; each name links to its source. Officials change between elections (appointments, resignations), and the body's own website is the authority. Party is shown only for offices elected on a partisan ballot.

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