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Wrightsville

A city of 1,484 people in Arkansas
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Conserved land0.3%4 of 1,370 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves13 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Wrightsville

City in Arkansas, USA
1873Established
1,542Population
2.1 sq miArea
256 ftElevation

Wrightsville is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 1,542 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located on Highway 365, Wrightsville existed as an unincorporated community for more than a century before it was incorporated late in the 20th century. Since 1981, it has been home to a major Arkansas Department of Corrections facility, which is the principal employer.

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ZIP code72183
Area code501
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Most working residents leave Wrightsville for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Little Rock (49%), North Little Rock (12%) and Pine Bluff (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Little Rock
49%
North Little Rock
12%
Pine Bluff
3%
Conway
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wrightsville →

Health in Wrightsville

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 15% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 47% of towns with similar incomes.

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7better than AR·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Arkansas Children's HospitalLittle Rock · 9.4 mi · ER
College Station ClinicLittle Rock · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wrightsville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wrightsville →

Natural hazards in Wrightsville

72
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wrightsville →

Climate in Wrightsville

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Wrightsville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

54° / 34°Winter
73° / 51°Spring
91° / 70°Summer
74° / 52°Fall
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Wrightsville’s library

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Millie M. Brooks13024 Hwy. 365 South · part of Central Arkansas Library System
E-books20 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Millie M. Brooks →
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