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Elaine, AR
City in Phillips County, Arkansas.
Population
487
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
952
ZIP codes
0
Elaine and its ZIP codes
Elaine at a glance
- Elaine is about 16 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Elaine, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Elaine.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,761
4,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $12,364 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elaine, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
371
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
123
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elaine, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Elaine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ViewCity | 8 mi | 5 |
| MellwoodCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Farrell, MSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Rena Lara, MSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Friars Point, MSTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Indian BayCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Bobo, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| St. CharlesTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Poplar GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Alligator, MSTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| MarvellCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Clarksdale, MSCity | 18 mi | 18.8 |
| Lyon, MSTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Duncan, MSTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Coahoma, MSTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elaine, AR in?
- Elaine is in Phillips County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Elaine, AR?
- About 487 people live in Elaine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elaine?
- Nearby places include Lake View (8 mi), Mellwood (8.1 mi), Farrell, MS (11 mi), Oneida (11 mi), Rena Lara, MS (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023