West Prairie township, Arkansas
West Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 840. The land area covers 70.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 840 | ±176 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.8 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 308 | ±53 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 416 | ±62 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 308 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 108 | ±48 |
| Median Home Value | $104,300 | ±$15,359 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | ±$168 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,962 | ±$7,774 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,435 | ±$4,955 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±7.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 90 | ±66 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 372 | ±81 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF POINSETT
GUS Population: 22,300 (2024)
ID: 160878
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
401 MARKET ST, HARRISBURG AR 72432-1933
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-11 | HARRISBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HARRISBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | HARRISBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-06 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-06 | JONESBORO, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Arkansas State University-Newport
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College | 16.0 mi away | 7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR, 72112 |
8705127800
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WEST POINSETT COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 203 WEST 2ND STREET, WEINER, AR, 72479 |
(870) 684-2235
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Arthur's Beauty College
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 1903 Grant Avenue Suites, K, L, M, Jonesboro, AR, 72401 |
8709324330
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POINSETT COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 200 N. EAST STREET, HARRISBURG, AR, 72432 |
(870) 578-4465
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Arkansas State University
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College | 19.2 mi away | 2105 East, Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR, 72401 |
8709722100
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CCJPL BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 315 WEST OAK AVENUE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401 |
(870) 935-5133
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JONESBORO / CRAIGHEAD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 315 WEST OAK AVENUE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401 |
(870) 935-5133
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TUCKERMAN CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 200 W MAIN, TUCKERMAN, AR, 72473 |
(870) 349-5313
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W.A. BILLINGSLEY/JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 213 WALNUT STREET, NEWPORT, AR, 72112 |
(870) 523-2952
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TRUMANN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 1200 WEST MAIN, TRUMANN, AR, 72472 |
(870) 483-7744
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at POINSETT SP, AR US, located 14.1 miles from West Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46.6° | 28.2° | 37.4° | 3.51" | — |
| February | 51.6° | 32.3° | 42.0° | 3.88" | — |
| March | 59.9° | 39.9° | 49.9° | 4.94" | — |
| April | 70.7° | 48.9° | 59.8° | 5.60" | — |
| May | 78.1° | 58.9° | 68.5° | 5.69" | — |
| June | 85.8° | 66.7° | 76.2° | 3.58" | — |
| July | 88.3° | 70.6° | 79.4° | 3.89" | — |
| August | 88.0° | 69.4° | 78.7° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 82.8° | 62.0° | 72.4° | 3.23" | — |
| October | 72.4° | 50.1° | 61.2° | 4.23" | — |
| November | 59.8° | 39.6° | 49.7° | 4.40" | — |
| December | 48.9° | 32.1° | 40.5° | 4.87" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weiner city | City | 1.0 mi | — |
| Waldenburg town | Town | 5.0 mi | — |
| Grubbs city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Fisher city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Harrisburg city | City | 11.4 mi | — |
| Cash town | Town | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0511198613. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.