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Crossett, AR
City in Ashley County, Arkansas.
Population
4,639
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
648
ZIP codes
0
Crossett and its ZIP codes
Crossett at a glance
- Crossett is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $44,672, 26% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,600 (39% below Arkansas) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Crossett, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crossett, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,672
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$114,600
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (406), German Americans (110), Norwegian Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ashley County. PPP loans are for Crossett.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,353
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,973
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $7,813 per person
How people get to work
Crossett, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crossett, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crossett, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Crossett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West CrossettCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 11.9 |
| North CrossettCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 10.4 |
| FelsenthalTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| HamburgCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| HuttigCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| Fountain HillTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Bonita, LAVillage | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Marion, LATown | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| StrongCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| WilmotCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Bastrop, LACity | 24 mi | 8.6 |
| LaceyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| ParkdaleCity | 24 mi | 1 |
| Mer Rouge, LAVillage | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| HermitageCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| PortlandCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crossett, AR in?
- Crossett is in Ashley County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Crossett, AR?
- About 4,639 people live in Crossett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crossett?
- Nearby places include West Crossett (3.9 mi), North Crossett (4.1 mi), Felsenthal (12 mi), Hamburg (12 mi), Huttig (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023