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Monette, AR
City in Craighead County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72447.
Population
1,251
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
221
ZIP codes
1
Monette and its ZIP codes
Monette at a glance
- Monette is about 3.8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,167 a year, 11% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,200 (39% below Arkansas) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Monette, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monette, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,167
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (234), Mexican Americans (176), German Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Monette.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
PPP loans
$2.12M
79 loans, 298 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monette, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled18.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monette, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monette, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Monette
1 in or overlapping Monette. Population shown
Cities near Monette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Black OakTown | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LeachvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Lake CityCity | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| CarawayCity | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ManilaCity | 10 mi | 4 |
| Cardwell, MOCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Arbyrd, MOCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| BrooklandCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| Hollywood, MOCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| EtowahTown | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| ParagouldCity | 14 mi | 31.8 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BayCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Hornersville, MOCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| DellTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monette, AR in?
- Monette is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Monette, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monette include 72447.
- What is the population of Monette, AR?
- About 1,251 people live in Monette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monette?
- Nearby places include Black Oak (4.1 mi), Leachville (5.3 mi), Lake City (8.1 mi), Caraway (9.4 mi), Bowman (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023