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Thornton, AR
City in Calhoun County, Arkansas.
Population
292
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Thornton and its ZIP codes
Thornton at a glance
- Thornton is about 2.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Thornton, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calhoun County. PPP loans are for Thornton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,830
3,439 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $40,341 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thornton, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thornton, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Thornton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FordyceCity | 5 mi | 6.7 |
| BeardenCity | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| IvanCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 3.8 |
| TinsmanTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| KingslandCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| New EdinburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HamptonCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| East CamdenTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| BanksTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrellTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CarthageCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| RisonCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| StavesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| SparkmanCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| CamdenCity | 25 mi | 16.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thornton, AR in?
- Thornton is in Calhoun County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Thornton, AR?
- About 292 people live in Thornton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thornton?
- Nearby places include Fordyce (5 mi), Bearden (8.1 mi), Ivan (9.1 mi), Tinsman (13 mi), Kingsland (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023