Willis township, Arkansas
Willis township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Willis township is a geographic entity located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,327. The land area covers 52.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,327 | ±246 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,538 | ±216 | 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 | 4,054 | ±193 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,538 | ±216 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 516 | ±172 |
| Median Home Value | $114,200 | ±$14,413 |
| Median Gross Rent | $588 | ±$195 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,559 | ±$6,161 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,889 | ±$2,048 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,995 | ±496 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,395 | ±296 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.8% | ±3.7% |
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 | KG-06 | BAY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BAY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LEPANTO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | JONESBORO, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HARRISBURG, 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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Arthur's Beauty College
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 1903 Grant Avenue Suites, K, L, M, Jonesboro, AR, 72401 |
8709324330
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TRUMANN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 1200 WEST MAIN, TRUMANN, AR, 72472 |
(870) 483-7744
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Arkansas State University
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College | 15.3 mi away | 2105 East, Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR, 72401 |
8709722100
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MARKED TREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 102 LOCUST, MARKED TREE, AR, 72365 |
(870) 358-3190
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MC ADAMS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 106 COBEAN BLVD, LAKE CITY, AR, 72437 |
(870) 237-4407
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POINSETT COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 200 N. EAST STREET, HARRISBURG, AR, 72432 |
(870) 578-4465
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CARAWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 102B E. STATE ST., CARAWAY, AR, 72419 |
(870) 482-3394
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CCJPL BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 15.8 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 | 15.8 mi away | 315 WEST OAK AVENUE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401 |
(870) 935-5133
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BROOKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 401 S. HOLMAN STREET, BROOKLAND, AR, 72417 |
(870) 333-5162
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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 12.8 miles from Willis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumann city | City | 1.1 mi | — |
| Bay city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Payneway CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| Rivervale CDP | CDP | 10.1 mi | — |
| Marked Tree city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Bowman CDP | CDP | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0511198798. • 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.