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Etowah, AR
Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72428.
Population
316
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
1
Etowah and its ZIP codes
Local data for Etowah, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Etowah.
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
Etowah, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Etowah, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
25.0%
U.S. 12.8% +12.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Etowah
1 in or overlapping Etowah. Population shown
Cities near Etowah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarawayCity | 5.7 mi | 2.3 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| KeiserCity | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
| DyessTown | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| LepantoCity | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| VictoriaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MarieTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Black OakTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ManilaCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| LeachvilleCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| OsceolaCity | 14 mi | 11.5 |
| BassettTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MonetteCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| Lake CityCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| WilsonCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| JoinerCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Etowah, AR in?
- Etowah is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Etowah, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Etowah include 72428.
- What is the population of Etowah, AR?
- About 316 people live in Etowah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Etowah?
- Nearby places include Caraway (5.7 mi), Rivervale (6.6 mi), Keiser (8.3 mi), Dyess (8.5 mi), Lepanto (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023