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Appleton, AR
Census-designated place in Pope County, Arkansas.
Population
292
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
0
Appleton and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pope County. PPP loans are for Appleton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,790
26,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $6,494 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Appleton, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
487
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Appleton, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Appleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JerusalemCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.8 |
| HectorTown | 6.8 mi | 2.3 |
| HattievilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| AtkinsCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| DoverCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Center RidgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.5 |
| RussellvilleCity | 18 mi | 28.3 |
| PottsvilleCity | 19 mi | 13.5 |
| MorriltonCity | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| DardanelleCity | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| PlumervilleCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| LondonCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| OppeloCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Witts SpringsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Appleton, AR in?
- Appleton is in Pope County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Appleton, AR?
- About 292 people live in Appleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Appleton?
- Nearby places include Jerusalem (2.9 mi), Oak Grove (6.6 mi), Hector (6.8 mi), Hattieville (10 mi), Atkins (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023