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McDougal
A town of 134 people in Arkansas
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About McDougal
City in Arkansas, United States134Population
0.4 sq miArea
295 ftElevation
McDougal is a city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 134 at the 2020 census.
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Town numbers
ZIP code72441
Area code870
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Health in McDougal
Compared with Arkansas
3better than AR·5worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Piggott Community HospitalPiggott · 10.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
1st Choice Healthcare CorningCorning · 11.1 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 McDougal · CMS · HRSAHealth in McDougal →
Natural hazards in McDougal
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in McDougal →
Climate in McDougal
Full climate →McDougal has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 5 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
48° / 30°Winter
70° / 48°Spring
89° / 68°Summer
71° / 49°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in McDougal →
Libraries near McDougal
See all →Nearest: Corning Public LibraryCorning · 11 miles · 41 hrs a week
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