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Gillham, AR
Town in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Population
147
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
169
ZIP codes
0
Gillham and its ZIP codes
Gillham at a glance
- Gillham is about 2.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Gillham, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for Gillham.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,097
4,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.5M
FY 2026, $5,016 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gillham, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gillham, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Gillham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrannisCity | 4.5 mi | 7.9 |
| De QueenCity | 8.8 mi | 6.1 |
| WickesTown | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| VandervoortTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LockesburgCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| HoratioCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Eagletown, OKCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| DierksCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| CoveTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| HatfieldTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| WinthropCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| Ben LomondTown | 26 mi | 3.9 |
| Hochatown, OKTown | 26 mi | 10.9 |
| Broken Bow, OKCity | 28 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gillham, AR in?
- Gillham is in Sevier County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Gillham, AR?
- About 147 people live in Gillham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gillham?
- Nearby places include Grannis (4.5 mi), De Queen (8.8 mi), Wickes (8.9 mi), Vandervoort (15 mi), Lockesburg (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023