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Reader, AR
Census-designated place in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
Population
43
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
0
Reader and its ZIP codes
Reader at a glance
- Reader is 69% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Reader, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ouachita County. PPP loans are for Reader.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,006
6,807 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,075
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,438 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Reader, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
517
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
50
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Reader
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluff CityTown | 2.8 mi | 2.3 |
| ChidesterCity | 5.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| BeirneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CaleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| GurdonCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| RosstonTown | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| PrescottCity | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| SparkmanCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| CamdenCity | 20 mi | 16.5 |
| WillisvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| EmmetCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Gum SpringsTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BodcawTown | 22 mi | 3 |
| OkolonaTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| StephensCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reader, AR in?
- Reader is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Reader, AR?
- About 43 people live in Reader, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reader?
- Nearby places include Bluff City (2.8 mi), Chidester (5.2 mi), Whelen Springs (6 mi), Beirne (11 mi), Cale (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023