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Western Grove, AR
Town in Newton County, Arkansas.
Population
438
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
407
ZIP codes
0
Western Grove and its ZIP codes
Western Grove at a glance
- Western Grove is about 6.9 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Western Grove, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Western Grove.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,582
1,032 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.13M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Western Grove, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
302
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Western Grove, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Western Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Valley SpringsTown | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| EvertonTown | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| PindallTown | 5.6 mi | 2.9 |
| BellefonteTown | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JoeTown | 9.5 mi | 1.2 |
| PyattTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ZincTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| HarrisonCity | 14 mi | 11.2 |
| Mount JudeaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| JasperCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BergmanTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| GilbertTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| YellvilleCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| SummitCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| South Lead HillTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Western Grove, AR in?
- Western Grove is in Newton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Western Grove, AR?
- About 438 people live in Western Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Western Grove?
- Nearby places include Valley Springs (4.4 mi), Everton (4.5 mi), Pindall (5.6 mi), Bellefonte (8.7 mi), St. Joe (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023