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

Work & commute in Strong

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Most working residents leave Strong for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are El Dorado (26%), Huttig (9%) and Crossett (3%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

El Dorado

26%

Huttig

Crossett

Little Rock

7%Work in townlive and work in Strong 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 170Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute 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 →

Natural hazards in Strong

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Strong flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 17 declared for Union County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Strong →

Climate in Strong

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Strong has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 36°Winter

76° / 52°Spring

92° / 70°Summer

77° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Strong get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 7, with the last in spring around Mar 18.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate 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.