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Powhatan, AR
Town in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
Population
173
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
316
ZIP codes
0
Powhatan and its ZIP codes
Powhatan at a glance
- Powhatan is about 5.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Powhatan, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Powhatan.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,290
4,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,454
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,483 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Powhatan, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powhatan, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Powhatan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Black RockCity | 1.6 mi | 3.3 |
| PortiaTown | 3 mi | 1.3 |
| ImbodenTown | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| HoxieCity | 8.6 mi | 6.7 |
| MinturnTown | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LynnTown | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Walnut RidgeCity | 9.8 mi | 16.7 |
| SmithvilleTown | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| RavendenTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| AliciaTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| StrawberryTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| PocahontasCity | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| Ravenden SpringsTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| SedgwickTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WillifordTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| O'KeanTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Powhatan, AR in?
- Powhatan is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Powhatan, AR?
- About 173 people live in Powhatan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Powhatan?
- Nearby places include Black Rock (1.6 mi), Portia (3 mi), Imboden (8.3 mi), Hoxie (8.6 mi), Minturn (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023