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Amity’s story
179 years in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1847Amity is settled
- 2005ARMap-doton-Amity
- 2007OLD BANK OF
AmityAR
A town of 740, settled in 1847. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
Population
740
−5.8% since 2010
Typical home
$187K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$39K
median
Median age
39.7
years
Jobs based here
95
A commuter town
What makes Amity stand out
The 2 things Amity does most differently from other towns.
Small town
740 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Amity’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →76°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
H 77° · L 61°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Amity. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Amity
Most working residents leave Amity for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Arkadelphia (17%), Glenwood (9%) and Hot Springs (9%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Amity3%
Arkadelphia17%
Glenwood9%
Hot Springs9%
Little Rock7%
26 mi
median commute distance
95
jobs based in Amity
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Amity has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–55°
Spring49–73°
Summer68–91°
Fall50–75°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 20
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
67risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesLightning
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
A typical Amity home is worth about $187K
The typical Amity home is worth about $187,000, up 2.7% in a year, 18% below the Arkansas typical home.
$187KZillow home value
Typical home value
Amity$187K
Arkansas$227K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Crime reported in Amity
4 crimes were reported in Amity in 2025: 4 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Amity is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
4
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Amity is
Amity beats the Arkansas average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
32 measures vs. Arkansas
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Amity | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 8.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| More adults in frequent physical distress | 18.4% | 15.6% |
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia
23.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Amity for work
Where Amity’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
95jobs based in Amity
3%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Amity
City in Arkansas, United States
Amity is a city in Clark County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 681 at the 2020 census. The city began on the Caddo River in the mid-19th century when William F. Browning and others, including A.B. Clingman, at various times moved to the area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1847
- Population
- 681
- Area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 512 ft
- ZIP code
- 71921
- Area code
- 501
More about Amity
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