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Bluff City, AR
Town in Nevada County, Arkansas.
Population
222
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
0
Bluff City and its ZIP codes
Bluff City at a glance
- Bluff City is 63% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Bluff City, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nevada County. PPP loans are for Bluff City.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,560
1,970 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.85M
FY 2026, $7,082 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bluff City, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bluff City, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Bluff City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| ChidesterCity | 6.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| CaleTown | 9 mi | 1 |
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| RosstonTown | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| GurdonCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| PrescottCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| WillisvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| BodcawTown | 19 mi | 3 |
| EmmetCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| CamdenCity | 20 mi | 16.5 |
| StephensCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| SparkmanCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| OkolonaTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| PerrytownTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bluff City, AR in?
- Bluff City is in Nevada County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bluff City, AR?
- About 222 people live in Bluff City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bluff City?
- Nearby places include Reader (2.8 mi), Chidester (6.1 mi), Whelen Springs (7.9 mi), Cale (9 mi), Beirne (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023