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A city of 579 people in Arkansas
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About Taylor

City in Arkansas, United States
579Population
1 sq miArea
240 ftElevation

Taylor is a city in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Taylor had a population of 579.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code71861
Area code870
Living in Taylor

Housing in Taylor

$135K▼ 2.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Taylor home is worth about $135,000, down 2.2% in a year, 41% below the Arkansas typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Taylor for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Magnolia (37%), Little Rock (3%) and Hope (1%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Magnolia
37%
Little Rock
3%
Hope
1%
El Dorado
1%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Taylor →

Health in Taylor

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4worse than AR

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Springhill Medical CenterSpringhill · 6.3 mi · ER
Mainline Health Magnolia ClinicMagnolia · 18 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Taylor · CMS · HRSAHealth in Taylor →

Natural hazards in Taylor

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Taylor →

Climate in Taylor

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Taylor 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.

57° / 36°Winter
75° / 52°Spring
92° / 70°Summer
77° / 53°Fall
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School Grade A+

The public schools Taylor’s kids attend outperform 96% of Arkansas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictEMERSON TAYLOR BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

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.

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Taylor Public Library101 West Pope · part of Columbia County Library
E-books14 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Taylor Public Library →

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