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Rover, AR
Census-designated place in Yell County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72860.
Population
142
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
1
Rover and its ZIP codes
Rover at a glance
- Rover is 30% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Rover, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yell County. PPP loans are for Rover.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
6,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rover, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rover, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
25.5%
U.S. 12.8% +12.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Rover
1 in or overlapping Rover. Population shown
Cities near Rover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlainviewCity | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| DanvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 4.3 |
| CorinthTown | 8.1 mi | 3.1 |
| BellevilleCity | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| OlaCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| HavanaCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| CasaTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Blue MountainTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| DardanelleCity | 23 mi | 3.6 |
| AplinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| PottsvilleCity | 25 mi | 13.5 |
| MagazineCity | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| SubiacoTown | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| RussellvilleCity | 27 mi | 28.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rover, AR in?
- Rover is in Yell County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Rover, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rover include 72860.
- What is the population of Rover, AR?
- About 142 people live in Rover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rover?
- Nearby places include Plainview (6.8 mi), Danville (7.4 mi), Corinth (8.1 mi), Belleville (9.7 mi), Ola (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023