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Rose Bud, AR
Town in White County, Arkansas.
Population
656
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
0
Rose Bud and its ZIP codes
Rose Bud at a glance
- Rose Bud is 85% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,286 a year, 11% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 (20% below Arkansas) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Rose Bud, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rose Bud, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,286
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (40), Mexican Americans (25), Irish Americans (23).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Rose Bud.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
How people get to work
Rose Bud, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rose Bud, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rose Bud, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Rose Bud
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VernonTown | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| QuitmanCity | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| FloydCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| EnolaTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Heber SpringsCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| El PasoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| GuyCity | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| LetonaTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HollandCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| PangburnCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Tumbling ShoalsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.1 |
| WilburnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Greers FerryCity | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| ViloniaCity | 18 mi | 8 |
| GreenbrierCity | 18 mi | 7.9 |
| HigdenTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rose Bud, AR in?
- Rose Bud is in White County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Rose Bud, AR?
- About 656 people live in Rose Bud, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rose Bud?
- Nearby places include Mount Vernon (6.9 mi), Quitman (8.7 mi), Floyd (10 mi), Enola (10 mi), Heber Springs (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023