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Urbana, AR
Census-designated place in Union County, Arkansas.
Population
147
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
0
Urbana and its ZIP codes
Urbana at a glance
- Urbana is 35% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Urbana, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Urbana.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
Environment and hazard risk
Urbana, 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
93° / 32°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Urbana, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Urbana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LawsonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| StrongCity | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| CalionCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| El DoradoCity | 14 mi | 16.2 |
| NorphletCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| HuttigCity | 17 mi | 3 |
| Spearsville, LAVillage | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| FelsenthalTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Junction CityCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Junction City, LAVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Lillie, LAVillage | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| Marion, LATown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| SmackoverCity | 22 mi | 4.3 |
| West CrossettCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 11.9 |
| HarrellTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| HermitageCity | 25 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Urbana, AR in?
- Urbana is in Union County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Urbana, AR?
- About 147 people live in Urbana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Urbana?
- Nearby places include Lawson (4.2 mi), Strong (6.2 mi), Calion (13 mi), El Dorado (14 mi), Norphlet (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023