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Green Forest, AR
City in Carroll County, Arkansas.
Population
3,112
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,263
ZIP codes
0
Green Forest and its ZIP codes
Green Forest at a glance
- Green Forest is about 22 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 105th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $49,918 a year, 18% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,200 (24% below Arkansas) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Green Forest, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Green Forest, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,918
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.3%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,381), Filipino Americans (251), Guatemalan Americans (236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Green Forest.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,542
10,708 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $7,240 per person
How people get to work
Green Forest, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Green Forest, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Green Forest, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.8%
U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts
Cities near Green Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlpenaTown | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| BerryvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Oak GroveTown | 9.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Blue EyeTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Blue Eye, MOTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| OmahaTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Eureka SpringsCity | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| Arrow Point, MOVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Coney Island, MOVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| HarrisonCity | 18 mi | 11.2 |
| Golden, MOCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| Holiday IslandCity | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Shell Knob, MOCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.5 |
| Emerald Beach, MOVillage | 21 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Green Forest, AR in?
- Green Forest is in Carroll County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Green Forest, AR?
- About 3,112 people live in Green Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Green Forest?
- Nearby places include Alpena (7.7 mi), Berryville (8.5 mi), Oak Grove (9.4 mi), Blue Eye (11 mi), Blue Eye, MO (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023