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Okolona, AR
Town in Clark County, Arkansas.
Population
287
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
362
ZIP codes
0
Okolona and its ZIP codes
Okolona at a glance
- Okolona is about 6.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Okolona, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Okolona.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,304
8,716 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$138M
FY 2026, $6,441 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Okolona, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
614
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okolona, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Okolona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AntoineTown | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| DelightCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GurdonCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| PrescottCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| Gum SpringsTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| BlevinsCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ArkadelphiaCity | 18 mi | 7.7 |
| McCaskillTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| AmityCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| EmmetCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Caddo ValleyTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Okolona, AR in?
- Okolona is in Clark County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Okolona, AR?
- About 287 people live in Okolona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Okolona?
- Nearby places include Antoine (5.4 mi), Delight (9.9 mi), Beirne (11 mi), Gurdon (12 mi), Prescott (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023