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Horatio, AR
City in Sevier County, Arkansas.
Population
1,196
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
670
ZIP codes
0
Horatio and its ZIP codes
Horatio at a glance
- Horatio is about 11 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,750 a year, 25% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,700 (35% below Arkansas) and median rent is $861 a month.
Local data for Horatio, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Horatio, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,750
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$122,700
Median rent
$861/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
28.7
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (433), Irish Americans (68), Dutch Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for Horatio.
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
How people get to work
Horatio, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled21.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Horatio, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Horatio, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Horatio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De QueenCity | 7.3 mi | 6.1 |
| WinthropCity | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| LockesburgCity | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| AlleeneCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Eagletown, OKCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| Ben LomondTown | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| ForemanCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| GillhamTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WiltonCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Haworth, OKTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| GrannisCity | 20 mi | 7.9 |
| AshdownCity | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| DierksCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Center PointCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| Broken Bow, OKCity | 25 mi | 6.1 |
| WickesTown | 25 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Horatio, AR in?
- Horatio is in Sevier County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Horatio, AR?
- About 1,196 people live in Horatio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Horatio?
- Nearby places include De Queen (7.3 mi), Winthrop (7.4 mi), Lockesburg (11 mi), Alleene (13 mi), Eagletown, OK (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023