WidenerAR
A town of 238.
238 people, and everyone knows the way
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Widener’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Widener. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Widener
Most working residents leave Widener for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Forrest City (12%), West Memphis (11%) and Memphis (8%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Widener has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Widener is
Widener beats the Arkansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
| What stands out | Widener | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.4% | 10.4% |
100% of working residents leave Widener for work
Where Widener’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Widener
3 notable people were born in Widener.
About Widener
Town in Arkansas, United States
Widener is a town in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 212 at the 2020 census, a decline from 273 in 2010.
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- Population
- 212
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 210 ft
- ZIP code
- 72394