2013 · City Hall in Foreman, AR IMG 8494 · Wikimedia Commons
Foreman’s story
Foreman in pictures
8 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
ForemanAR
A town of 1,044. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Billy Hathorn · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
1,044
−3.4% since 2010
Median home value
$95K
Census ACS
Household income
$42K
median
Median age
44.3
years
Jobs based here
389
Balanced
What makes Foreman stand out
The 3 things Foreman does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Foreman
Health
78% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than AR on 2 measures, worse on 0.
B+School Grade
Schools
Better than 67%
of AR districts
School Grade B+.
2013 · City Hall in Foreman, AR IMG 8494History
8 archive photos & papers
4 places on the National Register
8 archive photos, postcards and papers.
Small town
1,044 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Foreman’s report card
Now in Foreman
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Residents weigh in
Live in Foreman? Is a C− for health right?
Your answer becomes a post in Foreman’s Town Square.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Foreman. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Foreman beats the Arkansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Arkansas
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Foreman | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.7% | 84.8% |
Little River Memorial Hospital
15.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
70th
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtIce storms
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Arkansas overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (37% statewide). 7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 26% across Arkansas.
44.3median age · AR 38.5
ForemanArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school47%
Some college35%
Associate’s3%
Bachelor’s5%
Graduate2%
| Foreman | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.6% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.4% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.7% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 46.6% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 35.1% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.2% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 4.5% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.1% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several pointsBy the numbers →
Schools
Foreman’s public schools outperform 67% of Arkansas districts
The public schools Foreman’s kids attend outperform 67% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Hamilton Elementary School | K–6 | 273 | A− |
| Foreman High School | 7–12 | 214 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AR on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Foreman has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring51–74°
Summer70–91°
Fall52–76°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Foreman
Most working residents leave Foreman for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Ashdown (10%), Texarkana (8%) and Texarkana (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
14%work in town
Where working residents work
In Foreman14%
Ashdown10%
Texarkana8%
Texarkana5%
De Queen5%
24 mi
median commute distance
389
jobs based in Foreman
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
Homes in Foreman sell for about $155K
$155Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Landmarks
4 places in Foreman on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Foreman
City in Arkansas, United States
Foreman is a small city in Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 977 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 977
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 417 ft
- ZIP code
- 71836
- Area code
- 870
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