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Hickory Ridge, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Hickory Ridge is a small, rural town located in Cross County, Arkansas. With a population of just over 1,000 people, Hickory Ridge is a tight-knit community that values tradition and neighborly spirit.

The town was established in the early 1800s and was named after the abundance of hickory trees in the area. It is located on the banks of the White River and boasts stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The local economy relies heavily on agriculture, with cotton being one of the main crops grown in Hickory Ridge. There are also several small businesses located in town, including restaurants, shops and service providers.

Residents take pride in their historic roots and enjoy celebrating their heritage through annual events such as Pioneer Days and Fourth of July festivities. The community also celebrates its music heritage with an annual bluegrass festival held every summer.

Hickory Ridge offers plenty of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as fishing and hunting along with kayaking down the White River or visiting nearby Crowley’s Ridge State Park to take advantage of its hiking trails and other outdoor attractions.

The town takes great pride in its schools, which are known for their excellent academics as well as extracurricular activities like sports teams, band programs and art classes. The school system even has a special program called “Ridge Adventure” that allows students to go on educational field trips to places like Washington D.C., New York City or even Europe!

Hickory Ridge is a small town full of big hearted people who are proud to call this place home. With its friendly atmosphere, strong sense of community spirit and beautiful landscape it’s easy to see why so many people choose to live here.

Population: 384. Estimated population in July 2024: 365 (-4.9% change)
Males: 184 (47.9%), Females: 200 (52.1%)

Zip code: 72347

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.0 years
Median household income: $22,778
Median house value: $43,900

Population by Race

Races in Hickory Ridge:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)

Ancestries: United States (35.4%), Irish (12.0%), German (3.9%), English (3.1%), Dutch (1.6%).

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Map of Hickory Ridge, AR

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Hickory Ridge

  • High school or higher: 63.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hickory Ridge city

  • Never married: 12.3%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 10.2%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -52 (-11.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Hickory Ridge:

  • CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; WYNNE, AR)
  • HARRIS HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; NEWPORT, AR)
  • NEWPORT HOSPITAL AND CLINIC INC (about 22 miles; NEWPORT, AR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Hickory Ridge:

  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 76 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Abbreviation: MEM)
  • MILLINGTON MUNI (about 79 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; Abbreviation: NQA)
  • LITTLE ROCK AFB (about 86 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: LRF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Hickory Ridge:

  • MC CRORY/MORTON (about 15 miles; MC CRORY, AR; Abbreviation: 7M0)
  • SALLY WOFFORD (about 15 miles; WEINER, AR; Abbreviation: 8M2)
  • NEWPORT MUNI (about 20 miles; NEWPORT, AR; Abbreviation: M19)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hickory Ridge:

  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 38 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 67 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 73 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 73 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 73 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 80 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)

Public primary/middle school in Hickory Ridge:

  • HICKORY RIDGE ELEM. SCHOOL (Students: 94; Location: 428 S. SECOND ST.; Grades: KG – 06)

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