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Pencil Bluff, AR
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
Population
51
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
97
ZIP codes
0
Pencil Bluff and its ZIP codes
Pencil Bluff at a glance
- Pencil Bluff is 65% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Pencil Bluff, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Pencil Bluff.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,768
1,283 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.4M
FY 2026, $7,947 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pencil Bluff, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pencil Bluff, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Pencil Bluff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OdenTown | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount IdaCity | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Black SpringsTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| NormanTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Caddo GapCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| BolesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3 |
| GlenwoodCity | 24 mi | 8.9 |
| Crystal SpringsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| AcornCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| KirbyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 14.5 |
| DaisyTown | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| WaldronCity | 28 mi | 5.6 |
| MenaCity | 29 mi | 6.9 |
| PearcyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pencil Bluff, AR in?
- Pencil Bluff is in Montgomery County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Pencil Bluff, AR?
- About 51 people live in Pencil Bluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pencil Bluff?
- Nearby places include Oden (2.8 mi), Mount Ida (8.1 mi), Black Springs (12 mi), Norman (12 mi), Caddo Gap (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023