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McGehee, AR
City in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
3,666
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
0
McGehee and its ZIP codes
McGehee at a glance
- McGehee is about 9.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 93rd most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $36,875 a year, 39% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for McGehee, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McGehee, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,875
Poverty rate
34.0%
Median home value
$98,800
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (305), Irish Americans (86), German Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Desha County. PPP loans are for McGehee.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
How people get to work
McGehee, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McGehee, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McGehee, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
18.8%
U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near McGehee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReedTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| TillarCity | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| DermottCity | 8 mi | 3.4 |
| HalleyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WinchesterTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| DumasCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Scott, MSCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| WatsonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Bolivar, MSCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Winterville, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 22 mi | 10.7 |
| Lake VillageCity | 22 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McGehee, AR in?
- McGehee is in Desha County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of McGehee, AR?
- About 3,666 people live in McGehee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McGehee?
- Nearby places include Reed (5.1 mi), Tillar (5.7 mi), Dermott (8 mi), Halley (8.2 mi), Winchester (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023