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Dyess, AR
Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Population
289
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
301
ZIP codes
0
Dyess and its ZIP codes
Dyess at a glance
- Dyess is about 5.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Dyess, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Dyess.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,201
19,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dyess, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dyess, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Dyess
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BassettTown | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| JoinerCity | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LepantoCity | 6.9 mi | 1.6 |
| MarieTown | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| EtowahTown | 8.5 mi | 5.9 |
| KeiserCity | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BirdsongTown | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| WilsonCity | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| TyronzaCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Marked TreeCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| GilmoreCity | 13 mi | 13.5 |
| CarawayCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| OsceolaCity | 14 mi | 11.5 |
| VictoriaTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| TurrellCity | 15 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dyess, AR in?
- Dyess is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Dyess, AR?
- About 289 people live in Dyess, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dyess?
- Nearby places include Bassett (6.1 mi), Joiner (6.8 mi), Lepanto (6.9 mi), Marie (7.6 mi), Etowah (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023