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Deer, AR
Census-designated place in Newton County, Arkansas.
Population
113
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
0
Deer and its ZIP codes
Deer at a glance
- Deer is 31% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Deer, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Deer.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,582
1,032 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.1M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Deer, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
302
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deer, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Deer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaytonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Mount JudeaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| JasperCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| PoncaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| OzoneCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Witts SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| OarkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| HagarvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| Western GroveTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| PindallTown | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| Valley SpringsTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| St. JoeTown | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| BellefonteTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| EvertonTown | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| LamarCity | 29 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deer, AR in?
- Deer is in Newton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Deer, AR?
- About 113 people live in Deer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deer?
- Nearby places include Wayton (5.8 mi), Mount Judea (11 mi), Jasper (13 mi), Ponca (16 mi), Ozone (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023