Johnson County, Arkansas sentencing data
As of October 16, 2026, according to Arkansas Division of Correction records, 122 people sentenced in Johnson County were held in Arkansas state prisons. Their median sentence is 11 years, longer than the statewide median of 10 years. 34% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 37% statewide. The most common offense is rape.
Sentences by offense: Johnson County vs. Arkansas
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Johnson median (yrs) | Arkansas median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rape | 11 | 30 | 27 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 85% |
| Black | 10 | 8.2% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Arkansas counties
About this data
Source: Arkansas Division of Correction public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Johnson County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.