County | 1986 | 1996 | PCPI Average Annual Growth Rate 1986-1996 | Per Capita Personal Income | State Rank * | Per Capita Personal Income | State Rank * |
Christian | 12,307 | 33 | 18,063 | 51 | 3.9 |
Stone | 13,084 | 17 | 19,153 | 32 | 3.9 |
Taney | 12,326 | 31 | 20,007 | 24 | 5.0 |
The influx of new voters to Stone, Taney and Christian counties provides the problem of identifying party loyalties to both Republican and Democrat Candidtates as a result the tri-county area will continue to be a hotbed for campaigning until the election ensues.