Chidester, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Chidester is a community in Ouachita County, Arkansas, home to about 305 people spread across 5.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $21,250 a year, and a typical home is worth about $68,800. About 12.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Chidester ranks number 383 of 614 in population, number 511 in median household income, number 453 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Chidester typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Reader, AR | 5.6 mi. | 43 |
| 2. | Bluff City, AR | 6.2 mi. | 222 |
| 3. | Whelen Springs, AR | 10.8 mi. | 52 |
| 4. | Cale, AR | 13.1 mi. | 86 |
| 5. | Camden, AR | 13.7 mi. | 10,307 |
| 6. | Gurdon, AR | 16.6 mi. | 1,625 |
| 7. | Rosston, AR | 17.1 mi. | 391 |
| 8. | East Camden, AR | 17.3 mi. | 1,026 |
What is the population of Chidester, Arkansas?
Chidester has a population of about 305 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chidester, Arkansas in?
Chidester is located in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Chidester, Arkansas?
The median home value in Chidester is about $68,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chidester, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Chidester is about $21,250 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chidester, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Ouachita County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Chidester, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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