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Mountainburg, AR
City in Crawford County, Arkansas.
Population
566
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
385
ZIP codes
0
Mountainburg and its ZIP codes
Mountainburg at a glance
- Mountainburg is about 6.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,068 a year, 13% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,900 (35% below Arkansas) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Mountainburg, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountainburg, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,068
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$122,900
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (53), German Americans (44), Scottish Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Mountainburg.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,161
17,862 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$469M
FY 2026, $7,807 per person
How people get to work
Mountainburg, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit15.9%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountainburg, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
105
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mountainburg, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Mountainburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChesterTown | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RudyTown | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| DyerCity | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| AlmaCity | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| MulberryCity | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| CedarvilleCity | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| WinslowCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| KiblerCity | 16 mi | 5 |
| UniontownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| Van BurenCity | 17 mi | 15.5 |
| Short, OKCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.8 |
| DoraCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Elohim City, OKCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| West ForkCity | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| OzarkCity | 21 mi | 7.9 |
| EvansvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountainburg, AR in?
- Mountainburg is in Crawford County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Mountainburg, AR?
- About 566 people live in Mountainburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountainburg?
- Nearby places include Chester (2.8 mi), Rudy (8.5 mi), Dyer (9.9 mi), Alma (10 mi), Mulberry (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023