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Wickes, AR
Town in Polk County, Arkansas.
Population
694
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
Wickes and its ZIP codes
Wickes at a glance
- Wickes is about 5.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,411, 55% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $45,000 (76% below Arkansas) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Wickes, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wickes, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,411
Poverty rate
41.4%
Median home value
$45,000
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (376), German Americans (71), Irish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Wickes.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,000
5,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,039
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $8,348 per person
How people get to work
Wickes, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled26.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wickes, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
54.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wickes, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
Cities near Wickes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrannisCity | 4.4 mi | 7.9 |
| VandervoortTown | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| GillhamTown | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| CoveTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| HatfieldTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| De QueenCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
| MenaCity | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| Smithville, OKTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Board CampCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| DierksCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Eagletown, OKCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.7 |
| LockesburgCity | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| AcornCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| HoratioCity | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| NewhopeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3 |
| Hochatown, OKTown | 27 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wickes, AR in?
- Wickes is in Polk County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wickes, AR?
- About 694 people live in Wickes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wickes?
- Nearby places include Grannis (4.4 mi), Vandervoort (6 mi), Gillham (8.9 mi), Cove (11 mi), Hatfield (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023