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Tillar, AR
City in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
119
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
0
Tillar and its ZIP codes
Tillar at a glance
- Tillar is about 2.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Tillar, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Desha County. PPP loans are for Tillar.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,254
3,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.8M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tillar, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tillar, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tillar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReedTown | 0.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WinchesterTown | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| McGeheeCity | 5.7 mi | 6.7 |
| DumasCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| DermottCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| HalleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| MonticelloCity | 20 mi | 10.7 |
| GouldCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Scott, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Bolivar, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Benoit, MSTown | 26 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tillar, AR in?
- Tillar is in Desha County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Tillar, AR?
- About 119 people live in Tillar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tillar?
- Nearby places include Reed (0.6 mi), Winchester (4.6 mi), McGehee (5.7 mi), Dumas (12 mi), Dermott (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023