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Wilburn, AR
Census-designated place in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Population
173
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
174
ZIP codes
0
Wilburn and its ZIP codes
Wilburn at a glance
- Wilburn is about 3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Wilburn, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleburne County. PPP loans are for Wilburn.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,929
6,575 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $10,344 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wilburn, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
134
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilburn, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Wilburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbling ShoalsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 10.1 |
| PangburnCity | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Heber SpringsCity | 7.3 mi | 9.1 |
| DrascoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| FloralCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| LetonaTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ConcordTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Greers FerryCity | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| Rose BudTown | 17 mi | 6 |
| EdgemontCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HigdenTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| SouthsideCity | 20 mi | 9.9 |
| QuitmanCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilburn, AR in?
- Wilburn is in Cleburne County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wilburn, AR?
- About 173 people live in Wilburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilburn?
- Nearby places include Tumbling Shoals (5.4 mi), Pangburn (6.3 mi), Heber Springs (7.3 mi), Drasco (9.3 mi), Floral (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023