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Chidester, AR
City in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Population
305
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
0
Chidester and its ZIP codes
Local data for Chidester, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita County. PPP loans are for Chidester.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,006
6,807 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,438 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chidester, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
517
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
53.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chidester, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Chidester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Bluff CityTown | 6.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| CaleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| CamdenCity | 14 mi | 16.5 |
| GurdonCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RosstonTown | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| East CamdenTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| SparkmanCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| StephensCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| WillisvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| PrescottCity | 22 mi | 6.4 |
| BeardenCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| BodcawTown | 24 mi | 3 |
| Gum SpringsTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chidester, AR in?
- Chidester is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Chidester, AR?
- About 305 people live in Chidester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chidester?
- Nearby places include Reader (5.2 mi), Bluff City (6.1 mi), Whelen Springs (11 mi), Cale (13 mi), Camden (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023