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Powhatan

A town of 104 people in Arkansas
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Conserved land1%3 of 348 acres
Trails0.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Powhatan

Town in Arkansas, United States
1849Established
104Population
0.2 sq miArea
285 ftElevation

Powhatan () is a town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States, along the Black River. As of the 2020 census, Powhatan had a population of 104.

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ZIP code72458
Area code870
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Health in Powhatan

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6worse than AR

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Lawrence Memorial HospitalWalnut Ridge · 8.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
1st Choice Healthcare Walnut RidgeWalnut Ridge · 8.5 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 Powhatan · CMS · HRSAHealth in Powhatan →

Natural hazards in Powhatan

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes
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Powhatan has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 28°, and snow is almost unheard of.

49° / 30°Winter
70° / 48°Spring
89° / 68°Summer
72° / 49°Fall
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Nearest: Bobbie Jean Memorial LibraryImboden · 8.2 miles · 24 hrs a week
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