Strong is a city in Union County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Strong had a population of 410. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land. The community of New London was absorbed into Strong in the early 20th century.

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Town numbers

ZIP code71765

Area code870

Living in Strong

Health in Strong

Compared with Arkansas

5better than AR·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.6%Fewer binge drinkersAR 14.6% · better 20.8%Fewer adults with depressionAR 24.6% · better 15.4%More adults facing a utility shut-offAR 10.4% · worse

Care nearby

South Arkansas Regional HospitalEl Dorado · 19.8 mi · ER

Strong ClinicStrong · 0.1 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 Strong · CMS · HRSAHealth in Strong →

Schools in Strong

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School Grade D

The public schools Strong’s kids attend trail 95% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictSTRONG HUTTIG SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools1

Strong-Huttig Schools DOther · Grades K–12 · 284 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within AR. Ratings are from neighbors.