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Halley, AR
Census-designated place in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
10
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
0
Halley and its ZIP codes
Halley at a glance
- Halley is 85% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Desha County. PPP loans are for Halley.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,254
3,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.8M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Halley, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Halley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DermottCity | 6.6 mi | 3.4 |
| McGeheeCity | 8.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 8.3 mi | 0.5 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ReedTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TillarCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake VillageCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Scott, MSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Winterville, MSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Bolivar, MSCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WinchesterTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Greenville, MSCity | 19 mi | 26.9 |
| MontroseCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Metcalfe, MSTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| Benoit, MSTown | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halley, AR in?
- Halley is in Desha County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Halley, AR?
- About 10 people live in Halley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halley?
- Nearby places include Dermott (6.6 mi), McGehee (8.2 mi), Arkansas City (8.3 mi), Jerome (13 mi), Reed (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023