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Smackover, AR
City in Union County, Arkansas.
Population
2,419
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
556
ZIP codes
0
Smackover and its ZIP codes
Smackover at a glance
- Smackover is about 9.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,995 a year, 8% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 (37% below Arkansas) and median rent is $860 a month.
Local data for Smackover, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smackover, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,995
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$860/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (142), German Americans (90), Scottish Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Smackover.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,492
16,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$268M
FY 2026, $6,868 per person
How people get to work
Smackover, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smackover, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smackover, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Smackover
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LouannTown | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NorphletCity | 5.3 mi | 2 |
| El DoradoCity | 10 mi | 16.2 |
| CalionCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount HollyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| CamdenCity | 15 mi | 16.5 |
| East CamdenTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| LawsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| HamptonCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| StephensCity | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| HarrellTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Junction CityCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Junction City, LAVillage | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| BeardenCity | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| McNeilCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smackover, AR in?
- Smackover is in Union County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Smackover, AR?
- About 2,419 people live in Smackover, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smackover?
- Nearby places include Louann (3.8 mi), Norphlet (5.3 mi), El Dorado (10 mi), Calion (12 mi), Mount Holly (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023