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Widener, AR
Town in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Population
238
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
437
ZIP codes
0
Widener and its ZIP codes
Widener at a glance
- Widener is about 7.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Widener, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Francis County. PPP loans are for Widener.
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
Widener, 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
92° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Widener, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.7%
U.S. 33.3% +14.4 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Widener
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadisonCity | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Forrest CityCity | 6 mi | 20.2 |
| CaldwellTown | 8.4 mi | 3.2 |
| ColtCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| HaynesTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HughesCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| PalestineCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| WynneCity | 15 mi | 9 |
| ParkinCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| MariannaCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| JennetteTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| GoodwinCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| AnthonyvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| VanndaleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| EarleCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| EdmondsonTown | 22 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Widener, AR in?
- Widener is in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Widener, AR?
- About 238 people live in Widener, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Widener?
- Nearby places include Madison (2.6 mi), Forrest City (6 mi), Caldwell (8.4 mi), Colt (10 mi), Haynes (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023