White 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 White County: 21 seats on 9 elected bodies. 21 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Quorum Court
White County Quorum Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Justice of the Peace, District 1 | Doug Kennedy source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 2 | Bobby Burns source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 3 | Chris Boaz source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 4 | Allen King Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 5 | Jimmy L. House source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 6 | Shane Sellers source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 7 | David H Freppon source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 8 | Charles "Chuck" Lang Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 9 | Mike Cleveland Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 10 | Keith Carlisle source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 11 | Nathan Lincoln source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 12 | Joel “JP” Pritchett source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Justice of the Peace, District 13 | Kenneth Liles source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Gail Snyder source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Circuit Clerk | Sara Carlton source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Collector | Beth Dorton source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Matt Smith source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Carla Barnett source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Judge | Lisa Brown Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Phillip Miller Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Treasurer | Janet Hibbitts source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments White County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 52 local governments in White 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 | 16 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 8 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 27 | 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 White County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5% · White 85% · Black 4.2% · Asian 0.7% · Other or more than one race 5.2% (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 White County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 1,307 | 34,584 | 35,891 |
| August 2026 | 3.6% | 1,264 | 34,261 | 35,525 |
| July 2026 | 4.5% | 1,584 | 33,522 | 35,106 |
| June 2026 | 4.4% | 1,590 | 34,515 | 36,105 |
| May 2026 | 3.7% | 1,324 | 34,587 | 35,911 |
| April 2026 | 3.4% | 1,209 | 34,698 | 35,907 |
| March 2026 | 4.1% | 1,462 | 34,591 | 36,053 |
| February 2026 | 4.5% | 1,608 | 34,423 | 36,031 |
| January 2026 | 5.1% | 1,797 | 33,725 | 35,522 |
| December 2025 | 4.1% | 1,473 | 34,325 | 35,798 |
| November 2025 | 4.2% | 1,505 | 34,483 | 35,988 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.2% | 1,494 | 34,168 | 35,662 |
| August 2025 | 4.2% | 1,494 | 33,917 | 35,411 |
| July 2025 | 4.6% | 1,603 | 33,343 | 34,946 |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | 1,556 | 34,174 | 35,730 |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | 1,329 | 34,212 | 35,541 |
| April 2025 | 3.5% | 1,243 | 34,722 | 35,965 |
| March 2025 | 3.9% | 1,382 | 34,285 | 35,667 |
| February 2025 | 4.4% | 1,559 | 34,072 | 35,631 |
| January 2025 | 4.3% | 1,515 | 33,780 | 35,295 |
| December 2024 | 3.6% | 1,263 | 34,084 | 35,347 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 1,250 | 33,901 | 35,151 |
| October 2024 | 3.3% | 1,156 | 33,998 | 35,154 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.1% | 1,468 | 34,135 | 35,603 |
| 2024 | 3.7% | 1,280 | 33,602 | 34,882 |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 1,125 | 32,452 | 33,577 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 1,131 | 32,229 | 33,360 |
| 2021 | 4.1% | 1,341 | 31,334 | 32,675 |
| 2020 | 6.5% | 2,120 | 30,652 | 32,772 |
| 2019 | 4.5% | 1,463 | 31,273 | 32,736 |
| 2018 | 4.4% | 1,423 | 31,141 | 32,564 |
| 2017 | 4.6% | 1,512 | 31,059 | 32,571 |
| 2016 | 5.2% | 1,736 | 31,346 | 33,082 |
Crime reported in White County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 430 | 544.1 | 1,257 | 1,590.5 |
| 2023 | 417 | 532.2 | 1,556 | 1,985.9 |
| 2020 | 498 | 626.5 | 2,047 | 2,575.2 |
By police agency (11)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 178 | 355 | 37,180 |
| Searcy Police Department | 2025 | 114 | 511 | 24,267 |
| Beebe Police Department | 2025 | 48 | 143 | 9,269 |
| Bald Knob Police Department | 2024 | 24 | 36 | 2,509 |
| Judsonia Police Department | 2025 | 7 | 21 | 1,911 |
| Kensett Police Department | 2025 | 10 | 20 | 1,409 |
| Higginson Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 2 | 961 |
| Bradford Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 7 | 681 |
| McRae Police Department | 2020 | 0 | 7 | 667 |
| Pangburn Police Department | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 505 |
| Rose Bud Police Department | 2024 | 2 | 8 | 498 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (11), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County Sheriff's Office | 58 | 43 | 37,180 |
| Searcy Police Department | 63 | 13 | 24,267 |
| Beebe Police Department | 16 | 2 | 9,269 |
| Bald Knob Police Department | 8 | 2 | 2,535 |
| Judsonia Police Department | 5 | 1 | 1,911 |
| Kensett Police Department | 4 | 0 | 1,409 |
| Rose Bud Police Department | 3 | 1 | 499 |
| Bradford Police Department | 3 | 0 | 681 |
| Pangburn Police Department | 2 | 0 | 498 |
| Higginson Police Department | 1 | 0 | 961 |
| McRae Police Department | 1 | 0 | 617 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | 2.05 | 62 | 11 |
| 2024 | 155 | 1.96 | 68 | 11 |
| 2023 | 155 | 1.98 | 63 | 11 |
| 2018 | 145 | 1.83 | 81 | 11 |
| 2017 | 139 | 1.74 | 81 | 11 |
| 2016 | 141 | 1.77 | 73 | 11 |
Quick answers
- Who is the White County Assessor?
- Gail Snyder is the Assessor of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County Circuit Clerk?
- Sara Carlton is the Circuit Clerk of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County Collector?
- Beth Dorton is the Collector of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County Coroner?
- Matt Smith is the Coroner of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County County Clerk?
- Carla Barnett is the County Clerk of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County County Judge?
- Lisa Brown (Republican) is the County Judge of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County Sheriff?
- Phillip Miller (Republican) is the Sheriff of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the White County Treasurer?
- Janet Hibbitts is the Treasurer of White County, Arkansas. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the White County commissioners?
- Doug Kennedy (Justice of the Peace, District 1); Bobby Burns (Justice of the Peace, District 2); Chris Boaz (Justice of the Peace, District 3); Allen King (Justice of the Peace, District 4); Jimmy L. House (Justice of the Peace, District 5); Shane Sellers (Justice of the Peace, District 6); David H Freppon (Justice of the Peace, District 7); Charles "Chuck" Lang (Justice of the Peace, District 8); Mike Cleveland (Justice of the Peace, District 9); Keith Carlisle (Justice of the Peace, District 10); Nathan Lincoln (Justice of the Peace, District 11); Joel “JP” Pritchett (Justice of the Peace, District 12); Kenneth Liles (Justice of the Peace, District 13).
- What is the population of White County?
- About 77,838 people, with a median age of 38.8; the median household income is $55,249 and 17.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in White County?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 1,307 people unemployed in a labor force of 35,891, against 4.2% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in White County?
- 52 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 16 municipal, 8 school district and 27 special district governments.
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