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West Point
A town of 170 people in Arkansas
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About West Point
Town in Arkansas, United States1858Established
170Population
0.4 sq miArea
203 ftElevation
West Point is a town in White County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Point had a population of 170.
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Town numbers
ZIP code72178
Area code501
Living in West Point
Housing in West Point
$163K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026
The median sale price was $163,000 in March 2026.
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Health in West Point
Compared with Arkansas
22worse than AR
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
White County Medical CenterSearcy · 5.9 mi · ER
Arcare - 80Kensett · 4.2 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 West Point · CMS · HRSAHealth in West Point →
Natural hazards in West Point
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in West Point →
Libraries near West Point
See all →Nearest: Baldwin Memorial LibraryJudsonia · 5.1 miles · 31 hrs a week
Where West Point is
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