It wouldn’t be fair of us to list the most sinful cities of Arkansas without going in the other direction and covering the most religious as well! The results may surprise or even satisfy you – a lot of towns who met the requirements for harboring the most vice also have ways to atone for their indiscretions!
Findthehome.com compiled data on religious organizations across the Natural State by county and this article ranks towns accordingly based on the ratio of religious organizations in the county compared to the state’s average.
St. Francis County has 26% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 86% more than the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Mississippi County has 35% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 99% more than the United States as a whole.
Miller County has 38% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.0 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
Arkansas County has 43% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.1 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
Jefferson County has 45% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.1 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
Phillips County has 48% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.2 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
Howard County has 49% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.2 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
Columbia County has 52% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.3 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Bradley County has 54% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.3 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Ashley County has 56% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.3 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Little River County has 61% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.4 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Lee County has 61% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.4 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Desha County has 61% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.4 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
Chicot County has 64% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas on a per capita basis and 2.4 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Union County has 71% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.5 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
On a per capita basis, Ouachita County has 94% more religious organizations than average for Arkansas and 2.9 times as many compared to the United States as a whole.
No matter where you go in Arkansas you’re not far from a place of worship! Even the biggest cities and towns in the state have a great amount and variety of places where residents can fellowship with like-minded folks – the findings from Findthehome.com only convey a portion of how important religion is to many here in the Natural State. What did you think of our list? Were you surprised by any of the towns? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
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