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A town of 533. Nearly 29.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
533
residents
Median age
54.0
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
What makes New Blaine stand out
The 2 things New Blaine does most differently from other towns.
Small town
533 people, and everyone knows the way
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Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of New Blaine is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
29.1%conserved
29.1%
conserved · 353 of 1,212 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. New Blaine Community Park | — | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of New Blaine
Most working residents leave New Blaine for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Paris (11%), Clarksville (11%) and Russellville (11%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In New Blaine2%
Paris11%
Clarksville11%
Russellville11%
Fort Smith7%
17 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in New Blaine
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
New Blaine has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–74°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy New Blaine is
New Blaine beats the Arkansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
32 measures vs. Arkansas
7 better20 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | New Blaine | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 14.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.4% | 10.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 7.7% |
Johnson Regional Medical Center
12 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave New Blaine for work
Where New Blaine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14jobs based in New Blaine
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
7 places in New Blaine on the National Register of Historic Places.
About New Blaine
Census-designated place in Arkansas, United States
New Blaine is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Logan County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 173. The following sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places are in or near New Blaine: Anhalt Barn, on County Road 68 Old Arkansas Highway 22, part of AR 197, AR 197 Loop, and Rainwater Loop Elizabeth Hall, off AR 22 Farmer's State Bank, at 100 Seallars St. Freeborn T. Lasater House, at 494 AR 197 Main Street Bridge, 2002 Sellers St. at Silver Smith Branch New Blaine School, at the junction of AR 22 and Spring Rd. Troy Lasater Service Station, on the AR 197 Loop.
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- Population
- 173
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 348 ft
- ZIP code
- 72851
- Area code
- 479