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City in Arkansas, United States
296Population
3.6 sq miArea
466 ftElevation

Branch is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 296 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code72928
Area code479
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Most working residents leave Branch for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Smith (23%), Ozark (17%) and Charleston (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Fort Smith
23%
Ozark
17%
Charleston
5%
Van Buren
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Branch →

Health in Branch

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11worse than AR

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Hospital BoonevilleBooneville · 11.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
River Valley Primary Care ServicesRatcliff · 4.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Branch · CMS · HRSAHealth in Branch →

Natural hazards in Branch

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Branch →

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Branch has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

52° / 31°Winter
72° / 49°Spring
91° / 68°Summer
74° / 50°Fall
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Nearest: Charleston Public LibraryCharleston · 5 miles · 42 hrs a week
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