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About Colt

Town in Arkansas, United States
293Population
1.2 sq miArea
253 ftElevation

Colt is a town in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 293 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 378 in 2010.

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ZIP code72326
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Housing in Colt

$127K▼ 2.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Colt home is worth about $127,000, down 2.4% in a year, 44% below the Arkansas typical home.

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Most working residents leave Colt for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Forrest City (26%), Wynne (11%) and Little Rock (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Forrest City
26%
Wynne
11%
Little Rock
6%
Memphis, TN
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Colt →

Health in Colt

Compared with Arkansas

3better than AR·8worse

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

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Care nearby

Crossridge Community HospitalWynne · 6.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Arcare - 60Wynne · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Colt · CMS · HRSAHealth in Colt →

Natural hazards in Colt

76
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Colt →

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Colt has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

51° / 34°Winter
72° / 52°Spring
90° / 70°Summer
73° / 52°Fall
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Nearest: Cross County LibraryWynne · 6.4 miles · 51 hrs a week

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