Find veterans benefits contacts for Craighead County, Arkansas.
Craighead County / Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
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Area served: Craighead County. Physical office: Jonesboro, Craighead County.
511 S. Main St., Rm 103, Jonesboro, AR 72401M-F 0800-1600
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Baxter County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Craighead County, Crittenden County, Cross County, Fulton County, Greene County, Independence County, Izard County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Mississippi County, Poinsett County, Randolph County, Sharp County, St. Francis County, Stone County, White County, Woodruff County.
118 W. Locust St., Salem, AR 72576Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 5,330, give or take 539 civilian veterans in Craighead County.
By ACS estimates, Craighead County has the 9th largest veteran population among Arkansas's 75 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Craighead County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 33 percent above the Arkansas share; above the national share. | 30 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 17 percent above the Arkansas share; above the national share. | 15 percent | 13 percent |
Craighead County has about 1,270, give or take 186 veterans 75 and older, making up 24 percent of its veterans compared with 25 percent in Arkansas.
Veterans under 35 account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Craighead County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Craighead County has about 429, give or take 170 women veterans, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Arkansas.
| Measure | Craighead County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $44,320 ± $10,535 | $44,116 ± $994 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $34,557 ± $1,441 | $33,574 ± $252 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 10.9% ± 4.1 points | 9.5% ± 0.6 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 44.3% ± 6.2 points | 37.8% ± 0.9 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 69.1% ± 9.8 points | 67.5% ± 1.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.7% ± 3.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 93.1% ± 2.7 points | 93.7% ± 0.5 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 24.9% ± 5.3 points | 23.1% ± 0.8 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 4,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 5,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 1,674 veterans in Craighead County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 286 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 134 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 207 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 517 |
| 100 percent | 530 |
FY2019: 1,323 recipients. Change to FY2025: +351.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 199 VA-backed home loans out of 2,594 home loans made in Craighead County (7.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $265,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,870, give or take 315) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 941, give or take 272).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $53.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $30.4 million in medical care spending in Craighead County for FY2025.
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
116 North Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38104-1005
New-patient wait for mental health: 35 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 41 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 58 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Jonesboro VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1843 East Highland Drive, Suite B, Jonesboro, AR 72401-6118
New-patient wait for primary care: 6 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 17 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Memphis Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2605 Nonconnah Boulevard, Suite 160, Memphis, TN 38132-2110
about 63 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Little Rock VA Regional Benefit Office at Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center (opens in a new tab)
2200 Fort Roots Drive, Building 111, North Little Rock, AR 72114
about 119 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
Outside Arkansas, in Poplar Bluff, MO, John J. Pershing Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Craighead County's second-nearest medical center, about 66 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Outside Arkansas, in Memphis, TN, Memphis Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Craighead County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 63 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Little Rock RO (station 350); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Mound City National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
141 State Highway 37 Mound City, IL 62963
618-694-1391
About 118.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Memphis National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
3568 Townes Avenue Memphis, TN 38122
901-386-8311
About 59.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye (opens in a new tab)
3600 Hwy 163 Birdeye, AR 72324
870-588-4608
About 30.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Arkansas Balance of State CoC counted 60 veterans experiencing homelessness (33 sheltered, 27 unsheltered).
AR-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 31 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 901-523-8990. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Craighead County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Veterans with a qualifying 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a full homestead and personal property tax exemption.
Arkansas helps eligible dependents and spouses of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total cover college tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after federal benefit deductions.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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