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Mount Pleasant

A town of 353 people in Arkansas
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About Mount Pleasant

Town in Arkansas, United States
353Population
3.3 sq miArea
614 ftElevation

Mount Pleasant is a town in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 353.

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ZIP code72561
Area code870
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Most working residents leave Mount Pleasant for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Batesville (27%), Melbourne (14%) and Jonesboro (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Batesville
27%
Melbourne
14%
Jonesboro
5%
Guion
4%

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4better than AR·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

White River Medical CenterBatesville · 17.2 mi · ER
Arcare-100Melbourne · 7.7 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 Mount Pleasant · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mount Pleasant →

Natural hazards in Mount Pleasant

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌪️ Tornadoes
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Mount Pleasant has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 29°Winter
69° / 47°Spring
88° / 66°Summer
71° / 48°Fall
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Nearest: Melbourne Public LibraryMelbourne · 7.7 miles · 29 hrs a week
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