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Rosston, AR
Town in Nevada County, Arkansas.
Population
391
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
0
Rosston and its ZIP codes
Rosston at a glance
- Rosston is 51% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Rosston, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nevada County. PPP loans are for Rosston.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,560
1,970 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.9M
FY 2026, $7,082 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rosston, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosston, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Rosston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaleTown | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| WillisvilleTown | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| BodcawTown | 7.2 mi | 3 |
| Bluff CityTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| EmmetCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ReaderCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| PerrytownTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| PrescottCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| WaldoCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| ChidesterCity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| StephensCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| PatmosTown | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| McNeilCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| HopeCity | 18 mi | 10.7 |
| BucknerCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Whelen SpringsTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosston, AR in?
- Rosston is in Nevada County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Rosston, AR?
- About 391 people live in Rosston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosston?
- Nearby places include Cale (3.6 mi), Willisville (4.8 mi), Bodcaw (7.2 mi), Bluff City (13 mi), Emmet (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023