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Colt’s story
Colt in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 2005ARMap-doton-Colt
- 2010Colt AR 01
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A town of 510. A typical home worth about $127K.
Photo: Thomas R Machnitzki · CC BY 3.0
Population
510
residents
Typical home
$127K
−2.4% in a year
Household income
$22K
median
Median age
32.7
years
Jobs based here
63
A commuter town
What makes Colt stand out
The thing Colt does most differently from other towns.
Small town
510 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Colt’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Clear
H 0° · L 66°
Local news
All →- Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey bans on assault firearms and large capacity magazinesJurist.org · Jul 20
- Appeals court strikes down New Jersey’s assault weapons ban, magazine limitspolitico.com · Jul 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Colt. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Colt home is worth about $127K
The typical Colt home is worth about $127,000, down 2.4% in a year, 44% below the Arkansas typical home.
$127KZillow home value
Typical home value
Colt$127K
Arkansas$227K
−2.4%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Colt
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.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Colt3%
Forrest City26%
Wynne11%
Little Rock6%
Memphis6%
18 mi
median commute distance
63
jobs based in Colt
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingEarthquakes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
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.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–51°
Spring52–72°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–73°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 23
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Colt is
Colt beats the Arkansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. Arkansas
3 better21 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Colt | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 76.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.6% | 84.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 8.6% |
Crossridge Community Hospital
6.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Colt for work
Where Colt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
63jobs based in Colt
3%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Colt
Town in Arkansas, United States
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 293
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 253 ft
- ZIP code
- 72326
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