EgyptAR
A town of 57.
57 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Egypt’s report card
Now in Egypt
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Egypt. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Egypt
Most working residents leave Egypt for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jonesboro (53%), Paragould (6%) and Little Rock (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Egypt has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Egypt is
Egypt beats the Arkansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Egypt | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.8% | 18.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| More binge drinkers | 18.1% | 14.6% |
100% of working residents leave Egypt for work
Where Egypt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Egypt
Town in Arkansas, United States
Egypt is a town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 113 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 113
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 249 ft
- ZIP code
- 72427
- Area code
- 870