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Gillett, AR
City in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
Population
378
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
379
ZIP codes
0
Gillett and its ZIP codes
Gillett at a glance
- Gillett is about 6.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Gillett, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arkansas County. PPP loans are for Gillett.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,401
9,093 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $8,616 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gillett, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 35°F
53.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gillett, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Gillett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeWittCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| GouldCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| WatsonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| DumasCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| GradyCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| AlmyraTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| St. CharlesTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| WinchesterTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| Indian BayCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| MellwoodCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| Rosedale, MSCity | 27 mi | 5.4 |
| HumphreyCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| Gunnison, MSTown | 28 mi | 1 |
| StuttgartCity | 28 mi | 7.4 |
| TillarCity | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gillett, AR in?
- Gillett is in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Gillett, AR?
- About 378 people live in Gillett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gillett?
- Nearby places include DeWitt (12 mi), Gould (14 mi), Mitchellville (16 mi), Watson (17 mi), Dumas (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023