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City in Arkansas, United States
381Population
1.3 sq miArea
331 ftElevation

McNeil is a town in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, McNeil had a population of 381. The community was named after William B. McNeil, founder of the College Hill Academy.

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ZIP code71752
Area code870
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Most working residents leave McNeil for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Magnolia (37%), Little Rock (4%) and Taylor (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Magnolia
37%
Little Rock
4%
Taylor
3%
Waldo
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in McNeil →

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3better than AR·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Ouachita County Medical CenterCamden · 26.8 mi · ER
Mainline Health Magnolia ClinicMagnolia · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for McNeil · CMS · HRSAHealth in McNeil →

Natural hazards in McNeil

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌪️ Tornadoes
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McNeil has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 34°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

57° / 35°Winter
75° / 51°Spring
91° / 69°Summer
76° / 52°Fall
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Nearest: Columbia County LibraryMagnolia · 4.5 miles · 38 hrs a week
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