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Southside, AR
City in Independence County, Arkansas.
Population
4,246
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
431
ZIP codes
0
Southside and its ZIP codes
Southside at a glance
- Southside is about 7.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $65,655 a year, 8% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,300 (20% below Arkansas) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Southside, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southside, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,655
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (226), Scottish Americans (164), Irish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Southside.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
How people get to work
Southside, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southside, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southside, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Southside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| BatesvilleCity | 4.3 mi | 11.6 |
| MoorefieldTown | 5 mi | 1.1 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| MagnessTown | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| NewarkCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Oil TroughTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| FloralCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| ConcordTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| CushmanCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Cave CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| JacksonportTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southside, AR in?
- Southside is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Southside, AR?
- About 4,246 people live in Southside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southside?
- Nearby places include Salado (1.7 mi), Desha (4.1 mi), Batesville (4.3 mi), Moorefield (5 mi), Sulphur Rock (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023