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Wheatley, AR
City in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Population
374
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
0
Wheatley and its ZIP codes
Wheatley at a glance
- Wheatley is about 2.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Wheatley, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francis County. PPP loans are for Wheatley.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,729
6,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$38,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $5,881 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wheatley, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
81
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheatley, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Wheatley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrinkleyCity | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| FargoTown | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| GoodwinCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.5 |
| HunterTown | 9.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Cotton PlantCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| MoroTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| PalestineCity | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| AubreyTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HaynesTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Fredonia (Biscoe)Town | 18 mi | 1 |
| ClarendonCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Forrest CityCity | 20 mi | 20.2 |
| CaldwellTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| GregoryCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| MariannaCity | 22 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatley, AR in?
- Wheatley is in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wheatley, AR?
- About 374 people live in Wheatley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatley?
- Nearby places include Brinkley (4.8 mi), Fargo (4.8 mi), Goodwin (6.2 mi), Hunter (9.5 mi), Cotton Plant (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023