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Boles, AR
Census-designated place in Scott County, Arkansas.
Population
153
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
0
Boles and its ZIP codes
Local data for Boles, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Boles.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,179
2,980 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.9M
FY 2026, $7,823 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Boles, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
305
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boles, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Boles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaldronCity | 8.5 mi | 5.6 |
| AcornCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| MenaCity | 18 mi | 6.9 |
| OdenTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Pencil BluffCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| MansfieldCity | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| HuntingtonCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| HartfordCity | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| BoonevilleCity | 25 mi | 3.9 |
| MidlandTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| HatfieldTown | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount IdaCity | 29 mi | 1.6 |
| MagazineCity | 29 mi | 1.8 |
| Black SpringsTown | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boles, AR in?
- Boles is in Scott County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Boles, AR?
- About 153 people live in Boles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boles?
- Nearby places include Waldron (8.5 mi), Acorn (13 mi), Board Camp (17 mi), Mena (18 mi), Oden (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023