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Higden, AR
Town in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Population
182
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
376
ZIP codes
0
Higden and its ZIP codes
Higden at a glance
- Higden is about 6.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Higden, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleburne County. PPP loans are for Higden.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,929
6,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $10,344 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Higden, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Higden, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Higden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Greers FerryCity | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| EdgemontCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Fairfield BayCity | 4.4 mi | 15.1 |
| ShirleyTown | 7.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Heber SpringsCity | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| QuitmanCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Bee BranchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Tumbling ShoalsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.1 |
| ClintonCity | 14 mi | 13.1 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.5 |
| DrascoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| GuyCity | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| WilburnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| DamascusTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Rose BudTown | 19 mi | 6 |
| Twin GrovesTown | 21 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Higden, AR in?
- Higden is in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Higden, AR?
- About 182 people live in Higden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Higden?
- Nearby places include Greers Ferry (1.8 mi), Edgemont (2.3 mi), Fairfield Bay (4.4 mi), Shirley (7.7 mi), Heber Springs (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023