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Widener

A town of 212 people in Arkansas
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About Widener

Town in Arkansas, United States
212Population
0.5 sq miArea
210 ftElevation

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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ZIP code72394
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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.

Forrest City
12%
West Memphis
11%
Memphis, TN
8%
Marion
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Widener →

Health in Widener

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5better than AR·19worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Forrest City Medical CenterForrest City · 5.3 mi · ER
Madison Area ClinicMadison · 2.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Widener · CMS · HRSAHealth in Widener →

Natural hazards in Widener

77
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

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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.

52° / 34°Winter
72° / 52°Spring
90° / 70°Summer
74° / 52°Fall
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Nearest: Forrest City Public LibraryForrest City · 5.9 miles · 38 hrs a week

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