Craighead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 82,148 people, with a population density of about 115.54 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 711.00 square miles (1,841.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is , which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Jonesboro.
Geographically, Craighead County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Jonesboro 326 ft and its lowest point at Black Oak 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.