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Gurdon, AR
City in Clark County, Arkansas.
Population
1,625
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
670
ZIP codes
0
Gurdon and its ZIP codes
Gurdon at a glance
- Gurdon is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,587, 22% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,600 (41% below Arkansas) and median rent is $698 a month.
Local data for Gurdon, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gurdon, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,587
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$698/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (174), German Americans (79), Irish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Gurdon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,304
8,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $6,441 per person
How people get to work
Gurdon, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gurdon, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gurdon, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.7%
U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Gurdon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Gum SpringsTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| OkolonaTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Bluff CityTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| PrescottCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| ArkadelphiaCity | 16 mi | 7.7 |
| ChidesterCity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| SparkmanCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| AntoineTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Caddo ValleyTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| CaleTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| DelightCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| EmmetCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| FriendshipTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gurdon, AR in?
- Gurdon is in Clark County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Gurdon, AR?
- About 1,625 people live in Gurdon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gurdon?
- Nearby places include Beirne (3.5 mi), Whelen Springs (5.9 mi), Gum Springs (11 mi), Reader (12 mi), Okolona (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023