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Reed, AR
Town in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
156
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
769
ZIP codes
0
Reed and its ZIP codes
Reed at a glance
- Reed is about 13 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Desha County. PPP loans are for Reed.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,254
3,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.8M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Reed, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reed, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.3%
U.S. 33.3% +16.0 pts
Diabetes
23.1%
U.S. 12.1% +11.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Reed
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TillarCity | 0.6 mi | 0.8 |
| McGeheeCity | 5.1 mi | 6.7 |
| WinchesterTown | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| DermottCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| DumasCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| HalleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| MonticelloCity | 20 mi | 10.7 |
| GouldCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Scott, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Bolivar, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Benoit, MSTown | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reed, AR in?
- Reed is in Desha County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Reed, AR?
- About 156 people live in Reed, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reed?
- Nearby places include Tillar (0.6 mi), McGehee (5.1 mi), Winchester (5.2 mi), Dermott (12 mi), Dumas (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023