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Cove, AR
Town in Polk County, Arkansas.
Population
462
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
289
ZIP codes
0
Cove and its ZIP codes
Cove at a glance
- Cove is about 4.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Cove, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Cove.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,000
5,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,348 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cove, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cove, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Cove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HatfieldTown | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| VandervoortTown | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WickesTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Smithville, OKTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| MenaCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| GrannisCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| AcornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| GillhamTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| De QueenCity | 28 mi | 6.1 |
| Hochatown, OKTown | 28 mi | 10.9 |
| Eagletown, OKCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cove, AR in?
- Cove is in Polk County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Cove, AR?
- About 462 people live in Cove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cove?
- Nearby places include Hatfield (4.2 mi), Vandervoort (5.1 mi), Wickes (11 mi), Smithville, OK (13 mi), Mena (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023