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Black Oak, AR
Town in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Population
179
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
428
ZIP codes
0
Black Oak and its ZIP codes
Black Oak at a glance
- Black Oak is about 7.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Black Oak, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Black Oak.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Black Oak, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Oak, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Black Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonetteCity | 4.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Lake CityCity | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| CarawayCity | 6 mi | 2.3 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| LeachvilleCity | 7.9 mi | 4.4 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| EtowahTown | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| ManilaCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| BrooklandCity | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| BayCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| TrumannCity | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LepantoCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Arbyrd, MOCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| ParagouldCity | 17 mi | 31.8 |
| JonesboroCity | 17 mi | 80.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Oak, AR in?
- Black Oak is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Black Oak, AR?
- About 179 people live in Black Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Oak?
- Nearby places include Monette (4.1 mi), Lake City (5.3 mi), Caraway (6 mi), Bowman (7.2 mi), Leachville (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023