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Colt, AR
City in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Population
510
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
405
ZIP codes
0
Colt and its ZIP codes
Colt at a glance
- Colt is about 6.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $22,188, 63% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 (50% below Arkansas) and median rent is $711 a month.
Local data for Colt, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colt, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,188
Poverty rate
46.5%
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$711/mo
Homeownership
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (35), Mexican Americans (25), German Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francis County. PPP loans are for Colt.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,729
6,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $5,881 per person
How people get to work
Colt, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colt, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
81
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colt, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Colt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaldwellTown | 3.6 mi | 3.2 |
| WynneCity | 7.1 mi | 9 |
| Forrest CityCity | 8.1 mi | 20.2 |
| MadisonCity | 9 mi | 2.5 |
| WidenerTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PalestineCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| VanndaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| HaynesTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| GoodwinCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| ParkinCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| HunterTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Cherry ValleyCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Hickory RidgeCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| EarleCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| WheatleyCity | 22 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colt, AR in?
- Colt is in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Colt, AR?
- About 510 people live in Colt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colt?
- Nearby places include Caldwell (3.6 mi), Wynne (7.1 mi), Forrest City (8.1 mi), Madison (9 mi), Widener (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023