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Moving to Ash Flat, Arkansas

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The current estimated population of Ash Flat is 1,100, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its role as a small regional hub in northern Arkansas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1856
  • County: Sharp County and Fulton County
  • Land area: 5.8 square miles
  • Population density: 189 people per square mile
  • Area code: 870
  • Zip code: 72513

Geography and Location

Ash Flat is located in northern Arkansas, serving as the county seat of Sharp County. The town is situated in the Ozark Mountain foothills, providing scenic, rolling landscapes typical of the region. Ash Flat has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. U.S. Route 62 and U.S. Route 412 intersect in Ash Flat, making it an important crossroads for travelers and locals alike. The local economy is largely supported by small businesses, agriculture, and services catering to the surrounding rural areas. With its combination of rural charm, natural beauty, and access to essential services, Ash Flat is a small but vital community in northern Arkansas.

Demographics

Median resident age: 46.8 years
Median household income: $16,797
Median house value: $50,500

Population by Race

Races in Ash Flat:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (22.5%), German (20.2%), Irish (13.0%), English (4.8%), French (3.1%), Italian (2.5%).

Elevation: 662 feet

Land area: 5.6 square miles

Map of Ash Flat, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ash Flat

  • High school or higher: 69.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ash Flat city

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 54.6%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 13.4%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

0.8% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +268 (+37.8%)

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ash Flat:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ash Flat:

Other public-use airports nearest to Ash Flat:

  • SHARP COUNTY REGIONAL (about 5 miles; ASH FLAT, AR; Abbreviation: CVK)
  • HORSESHOE BEND (about 10 miles; HORSESHOE BEND, AR; Abbreviation: 6M2)
  • SALEM (about 17 miles; SALEM, AR; Abbreviation: 7M9)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ash Flat:

  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 70 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 81 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 93 miles; CONWAY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 7,693)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 114 miles; ROLLA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,181)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 115 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,024)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 125 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)

 

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