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Briarcliff, AR
City in Baxter County, Arkansas.
Population
257
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
0
Briarcliff and its ZIP codes
Briarcliff at a glance
- Briarcliff is 95% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baxter County. PPP loans are for Briarcliff.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,067
16,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$437M
FY 2026, $10,492 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Briarcliff, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Briarcliff, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Briarcliff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalesvilleCity | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| NorforkCity | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 6.7 mi | 12 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.4 |
| GassvilleCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GamalielCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| PinevilleTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Calico RockCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| CotterCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| LakeviewCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| FlippinCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Bull ShoalsCity | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| ViolaTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Bakersfield, MOVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Briarcliff, AR in?
- Briarcliff is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Briarcliff, AR?
- About 257 people live in Briarcliff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Briarcliff?
- Nearby places include Salesville (2.7 mi), Norfork (4.7 mi), Mountain Home (6.7 mi), Henderson (8.1 mi), Gassville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023