Acorn, AR

Arkansas · Polk County

Acorn is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 115. Residents earn $91,759 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

115 Population 29/sq mi density

$91,759 Median Income $37,446 per capita

59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

297 Violent Crime/100K 4,740 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$91,759 median income, 5.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

297 violent crimes/100K (22% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $91,759

22% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 297/100K

22% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.2%

25% higher than US avg

Unemployment 5.0%

39% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.4%

16% lower than US avg

How Acorn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population115

Median Age58.1 yrs

Density29/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 77%

Veterans100.0%

Economy

Median Income$91,759

Per Capita$37,446

Unemployment5.0%

Poverty10.4%

County GDP$860M

Housing

Home ValueN/A

RentN/A

Ownership89.6%

Zillow$190,094

Housing Units40

Rent Burden23.6%

Crime

Violent297/100K

Property4,740/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%

Uninsured11.9%

Smoking19.7%

Depression26.4%

Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain61.4 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation1,077 ft (328 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.37

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%

CommuteN/A

Broadband48.0%

EV Stations1

Libraries1

Is Acorn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Acorn receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Acorn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Acorn is $91,759, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Acorn is below the national average at 297 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,740 per 100,000, 142% above the national average.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Acorn enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Acorn has a population of 115 with a density of 29 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age is 58.1 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.8% female and 52.2% male. The city is predominantly White (76.5%), with 23.5% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 100.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 0.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

115

Total Population

People / sq mi

58.1yrs

Median Age

49% above US avg

4.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%

Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Acorn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%

27% above US avg

Spanish 0.0%

100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Acorn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Acorn is $91,759, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,446. The average weekly wage is $824, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 486 business establishments, including 40 restaurants. The cost of living index is 86.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Acorn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$91,759
	22% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,446
Avg Weekly Wage	$824
IRS Avg AGI	$51,003
Gini Index	0.497 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.0%
	39% above US avg
Poverty Rate	10.4%
	16% below US avg
Establishments (County)	486
County GDP	$860M

Business (County)

Restaurants	40
Healthcare	46
Retail	69
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,628
	53% below US avg
Cost of Living	86.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $190,094. Fair market rent ranges from $751 for a one-bedroom to $944 for a two-bedroom apartment. 89.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 40 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2004. The average annual property tax is $1,628 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 23.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values


Zillow ZHVI	$190,094

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$700
1 Bedroom	$751
2 Bedrooms	$944
3 Bedrooms	$1,239
4 Bedrooms	$1,406

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	89.6%
Owner-Occupied	89.6%
Renter-Occupied	10.4%
Housing Units	40
Median Year Built	2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,628
	53% below US avg

In Acorn, 40.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.8% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 7.2% of residents, above the national average. 37.6% have high blood pressure. 19.7% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.5% report binge drinking. 32.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.9% experience frequent mental distress. 11.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,290. The dentist ratio is 1:2,417. 62.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Acorn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.2%
	25% above US avg
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart Disease	7.2%
High Blood Pressure	37.6%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	9.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.7%
	41% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.5%
Physical Inactivity	32.1%
Depression	26.4%
Mental Distress	20.9%
Physical Distress	16.5%
Short Sleep	38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	11.9%
	38% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,290
Dentists	1:2,417
Mental Health	1:926
Checkup Rate	75.4%
Dental Visits	53.3%
Premature Death	13,275/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.4/10
Exercise Access	62.5%
Healthcare Facilities	46

Acorn has a violent crime rate of 297 per 100,000 residents, 22% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,740 per 100,000, 142% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Acorn receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Acorn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	297.4/100K
	22% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,740.3/100K
	142% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Acorn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 1,077 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	59.1°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,077 ft (328 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6388°N, 94.2001°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Polk County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.4"

62% above US avg

Snowfall 4.0"

Wettest Month (May) 6.61"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0370 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	46.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.0 / 100
Community Resilience	11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 14, 2024.

Aug 24, 2021	1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	119 km
Aug 18, 2019	1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.7	118 km
Aug 22, 2021	3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.4	116 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	85 km
Jul 22, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.3	117 km
Feb 7, 2020	2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	120 km
Feb 7, 2020	3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	120 km
Aug 4, 2001	16 km SW of Lake Hamilton, Arkansas	M3.2	94 km
Aug 12, 2019	1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	119 km
Jun 3, 2022	10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.2	129 km
Mar 14, 2022	12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma	M3.1	133 km
Apr 1, 2020	2 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M3.1	119 km
Apr 22, 2005	17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma	M3.0	104 km
Jul 28, 1990	18 km W of Mountain Pine, Arkansas	M2.9	76 km
Sep 21, 2019	2 km NNE of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	120 km
Feb 3, 2021	1 km SW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	120 km
Aug 14, 2024	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	129 km
May 8, 2022	13 km WSW of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.9	130 km
Aug 12, 2021	2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma	M2.8	117 km
Jul 8, 2019	3 km ENE of Quinton, OK	M2.8	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 77 fatalities, 907 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 26, 1976	EF5	77 km	2
May 24, 2011	EF4	75 km	4
Apr 2, 1982	EF4	79 km	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	82 km	1
Apr 19, 1968	EF4	63 km	14
May 5, 1961	EF4	77 km	16
May 5, 1960	EF4	88 km	5
Jan 22, 1957	EF4	95 km	10
Mar 21, 1952	EF4	71 km	7
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	16 km	3
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	75 km	0
Mar 5, 1999	EF3	68 km	0
Apr 21, 1996	EF3	86 km	2
Nov 22, 1983	EF3	84 km	0
Dec 23, 1982	EF3	57 km	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	94 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	63 km	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF3	85 km	0
May 10, 1971	EF3	95 km	0
May 5, 1960	EF3	80 km	1

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	15,318	67 km
1998	UNNAMED	13,929	67 km
2016	WEST CAVANAL FIRE	13,100	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	11,929	67 km
2024	RX FOUCHE VALLEY	10,912	64 km
2007	UNNAMED	10,593	24 km
2003	UNNAMED	9,749	50 km
2007	BRANTLEY CABIN	9,666	57 km
2016	UNNAMED	9,483	37 km
2013	UNNAMED	9,385	44 km
2021	BILLY CREEK	9,236	46 km
2010	W72 BLOOD SPRINGS	8,674	37 km
2016	DOG HOUSE FIRE	8,304	95 km
2006	NO MANS LAND	8,250	39 km
2019	UNNAMED	8,217	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	7,945	47 km
2003	UNNAMED	7,347	56 km
2023	RX CEDAR MTN	7,175	75 km
2007	UNNAMED	6,804	47 km
2022	RIVER ROAD	6,722	34 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	3.1 in	Coldest
February	43°F (6°C)	3.7 in
March	51°F (11°C)	5.4 in
April	59°F (15°C)	5.3 in
May	67°F (19°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	78°F (25°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	5.4 in
November	49°F (10°C)	5.2 in
December	41°F (5°C)	4.8 in

Acorn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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Acorn is located in Polk County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, a smaller urban community. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 84.3% of the vote, a 70.5-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 46 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.3%

D 13.8%

Winner: Republican by 70.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.37

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	29/sq mi
Total Area	4.0 sq mi
County	Polk County County

Services

Broadband Access	48.0%
Avg Download Speed	23.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	2.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	987 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	46
Restaurants	40
Retail Stores	69

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Average costs for common services in Acorn. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$217 ($130–$348)
Specialist Visit	$304 ($174–$478)
Urgent Care Visit	$174 ($87–$304)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,912 ($695–$4,345)
Dental Cleaning	$113 ($65–$174)
Dental Filling	$217 ($130–$348)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$39 ($22–$65)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$65 ($43–$104)
Brake Pad Replacement	$261 ($130–$435)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($17–$65)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$521 ($348–$869)
Battery Replacement	$174 ($87–$304)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$87 ($52–$130)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$78 ($43–$122)
HVAC Repair	$348 ($130–$695)
HVAC System Install	$6,083 ($3,476–$10,428)
Roof Repair	$869 ($348–$1,738)
Roof Replacement	$7,821 ($4,780–$13,035)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,304 ($435–$3,042)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,035 ($4,345–$26,070)
DUI Defense	$4,345 ($1,738–$8,690)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,304 ($695–$2,607)
Will Preparation	$435 ($174–$869)
Trust Preparation	$2,173 ($869–$4,345)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$39)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$87)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$130 ($65–$217)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$39)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$56)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($43–$113)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.56 ($2.61–$4.78)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.04 ($2.17–$4.35)
Loaf of Bread	$3.30 ($2.17–$4.78)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.91 ($2.61–$5.65)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.78 ($3.48–$6.52)
Rice (per lb)	$0.87 ($0.52–$1.56)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$122 ($70–$217)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$130)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$104)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$87)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$56 ($26–$87)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$74 ($43–$130)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$174 ($65–$435)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,738 ($1,043–$3,042)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$113)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($6.95–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$87 ($26–$217)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$65)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,043 ($521–$2,173)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$869 ($435–$1,738)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$348 ($174–$608)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$43 ($22–$87)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$869 ($348–$2,173)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,863 ($4,345–$26,070)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$52 ($26–$87)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$87 ($43–$174)
Dog Grooming	$52 ($26–$87)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($17–$65)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$261 ($130–$435)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$174 ($87–$348)

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Top Industries in Polk County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,262	34	$45,034	2.63
Retail Trade	915	64	$27,222	1.57
Accommodation & Food Services	426	38	$17,555	0.80
Construction	220	38	$50,235	0.72
Transportation & Warehousing	173	26	$51,325	0.70
Finance & Insurance	169	28	$46,715	0.71
Other Services	137	37	$38,107	0.78
Real Estate	45	17	$44,634	0.50
Utilities	43	4	$92,912	1.94
Wholesale Trade	39	18	$94,370	0.17
Information & Technology	30	6	$25,424	0.27
Arts & Entertainment	9	5	$15,520	0.09

Radio Stations near Acorn

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
KQOR The Mountain	classic country	MP3
KMCO FM 101.3	country, mcalester	AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Acorn

17 campgrounds found near Acorn.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
LITTLE COON CREEK PARK	4.6/5	11	$23–$30
Blue Ridge Park	4.5/5	20	$18
Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)	4.5/5	13	$18–$25
JEFFERSON RIDGE	4.5/5	86	$10–$45
CEDAR LAKE (OKLAHOMA)	4.4/5	94	$15–$40
COSSATOT REEFS	4.4/5	31	$23–$40
PARKER CREEK	4.4/5	59	$16–$22
Winding Stair Campground (OK)	4.4/5	24	$3–$14
BIG COON CREEK	4.3/5	32	$23–$32
Little Pines Campground	4.3/5	9	$20
Arrowhead Point	3.8/5	2	$10–$22
Riverside Day Use Area	3.0/5	1	$50
Dam Area Pavilion	—	1	$50
Overlook (Dierks Lake)	—	1	$40
Self Creek Pavilion	—	1	$50
Shady Lake Campground	—	54	$15–$40
Star of The West	—	1	$10

National Parks Near Acorn

14 national parks and monuments found near Acorn.

Park	Type	Fee
Beavers Bend State Resort Park	State Park	Free
Crater Of Diamonds State Park	State Park	Free
Daisy State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Smith National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Greenleaf State Park	State Park	Free
Hochatown State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Dardanelle State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Tenkiller State Park	State Park	Free
Millwood State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Nebo State Park	State Park	Free
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Queen Wihelmina State Park	State Park	Free
Rest Area / Wayside Park	State Park	Free
Wister State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Acorn

116+ trails found near Acorn.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
OUACHITA NRT	29.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK MULTI-USE TRAIL	25.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	18.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POTEAU MTN MULTI-USE TRAIL	14.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	13.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	11.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE MISSOURI NORTH	10.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - BLUE BOUNCER	10.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ATHENS-BIG FORK NORTH	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CANEY CREEK	8.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RICH MOUNTAIN	7.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 6	7.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1006	6.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	6.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - WALNUT MOUNTAIN	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1001A	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1003	5.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1005	5.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 1	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
C.CREEK - BUCKEYE MTN	4.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HOLE IN THE GROUND MTN. TRAIL	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE MISSOURI NORTH	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SHADY LAKE	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BRUSHY CREEK	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 2	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - BLUE BOUNCER SPUR	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1007	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - BEECH CREEK TRAIL	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK M.U.T. - 97C	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MTN - TURNER CR EAST	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACK FORK MOUNTAIN	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 3	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1006A	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - BLUE BOUNCER	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK HIKING TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - TURKEY SNOUT	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1005A	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
C.CREEK - TALL PEAK	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1006B	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 3	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - TURKEY SNOUT	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK M.U.T. - 97E	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EARTHQUAKE RIDGE	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK M.U.T. - 97D	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 8	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK M.U.T. - 97B	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 3	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROCKHOUSE	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 8	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LITTLE PINES	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 313	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLACK FORK MOUNTAIN	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNTAIN TOP	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SERENDIPITY TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LOCUST MOUNTAIN	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MTN - ROCK CREEK	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POTEAU MTN M.U.T. - E	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 8	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLUFF MTN	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK HIKING TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BILLY CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 8	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ATHENS-BIGFORK SOUTH	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
E.RIDGE - SETTLER LOOP	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CRYSTAL TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
E.RIDGE - SOUTHERN LOOP	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OUACHITA NRT	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 624	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 8	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MTN - TURNER CREEK	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNTAIN TOP TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
E.RIDGE - INNER LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KERR - SOIL AND YOU	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
E.RIDGE - FERN LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORSETHIEF SPRINGS TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSM EQ - 1003A	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MTN - TURNER CREEK	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 510	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 6	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POTEAU MTN M.U.T. - C	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 300	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 826	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KERR - ARBORETUM	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARD SPRINGS	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
E.RIDGE - CARRIAGE TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POTEAU MTN M.U.T. - B	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
E.RIDGE - ORCHARD TRAIL	0.4	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 614	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACK CREEK OVERLOOK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 3	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OLD PINE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 614	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEECH CR - TURKEY SNOUT	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
VALUABLE FOREST	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KERR - STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 816	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BILLY CREEK	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 4	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF PEN GAP 8	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR CREEK M.U.T. - 97F	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUNTAIN TOP SPUR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POTEAU MTN M.U.T. - D	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
45 SPUR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
POTEAU MTN M.U.T. - A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACK CREEK SPUR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SERENDIPITY SPUR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FOURCHE MTN - TURNER CREEK	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes

Historical Trends — Acorn

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Year	Population	Median Income
2021	188	—
2023	115	$91,759

Museums in Acorn

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FORESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MENA AREA HISTORIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Farmers Markets in Acorn

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Polk County Farmers' Market	524 Sherwood	05/28/2016 to	Tue: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM;Thu: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM;Sat: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM;

Cell Towers in Acorn

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Eagleton) 739 Hwy 270 Mena, AR	LTOWER	94
8401 HIGHWAY 71 SOUTH (70813)	GTOWER	93
804 GRAND VIEW HEIGHTS (70697)	LTOWER	90

Bridges in Acorn

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1953	37	5,371	F
Culvert	Concrete	1953	32	5,371	F
Culvert	Concrete	1953	21	5,119	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	302	3,700	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	202	3,100	F
Culvert	Concrete	1939	21	3,100	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	21	3,100	F
Culvert	Concrete	1939	23	2,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	1939	26	2,727	F
Culvert	Concrete	1939	21	2,727	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	21	980	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	20	980	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1992	124	664	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2001	303	664	G
Slab	Concrete	1936	25	334	P
Slab	Concrete	1937	28	334	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1988	93	334	G
Slab	Concrete	1937	52	334	P
Slab	Concrete	1937	26	334	F
Slab	Concrete	1937	33	334	F
Slab	Concrete	1937	52	334	F
Culvert	Concrete	2009	75	220	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1914	149	220	P
Slab	Concrete	1937	52	217	F
Slab	Concrete	1937	43	217	F
Culvert	Concrete	2004	26	200	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2015	153	200	G
Slab	Concrete	1936	26	60	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1992	93	56	F
Slab	Concrete	1936	47	50	F
Slab	Concrete	1953	100	50	F
Slab	Concrete	2006	56	50	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2022	62	50	G
Truss (Thru)	Steel	1929	133	40	P
Tee Beam	Concrete	1929	90	37	F
Slab	Concrete	1936	50	30	F
Slab	Concrete	1939	60	30	F

Airports Near Acorn

24 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Fort Smith Regional Airport	FSM	Medium Airport
Arrowhead Assault Strip	—	Small Airport
Booneville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Bratton Airport	—	Small Airport
Caddo Landing	—	Small Airport
Catlett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Etna Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airpark II Airport	—	Small Airport
Howard County Airport	—	Small Airport
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport	—	Small Airport
Jewel B Callaham Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
McCurtain County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport	UMZ	Small Airport
Mount Ida-Bearce Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Moriah Field	—	Small Airport
Paris Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Pleasant Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Robert S Kerr Airport	RKR	Small Airport
Semper Fi Landing	—	Small Airport
Sweetbriar Airport	—	Small Airport
Waldron Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Wolf Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
Worth James Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Acorn

3 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
18th West Judicial District Drug Task Force
Mena Police Department	403 DeQueen Street
Polk County Sheriffs Office	507 Church Street

Treatment Centers in Acorn

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Mena Regional Health System - Senior Behavioral Health	Mental Health	479-394-7400
Western Arkansas Counseling and - Guidance Center Inc	Both	479-452-6650

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acorn

What is the population of Acorn?

Acorn has a population of 115 residents and is located in Arkansas. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.8% female and 52.2% male.

Is Acorn expensive to live in?

Acorn is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 86.9 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $91,759, 22% above the national average of $75,149.

Is Acorn safe?

Acorn is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 297 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,740 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Acorn receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Acorn?

Acorn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.4 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Acorn?

The unemployment rate in Acorn is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $824. There are 486 business establishments in the area, including 40 restaurants and food service locations.

How are the schools in Acorn?

Schools in Acorn score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in Acorn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Acorn?

The obesity rate in Acorn is 40.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.7% of adults are smokers. 32.1% are physically inactive. 26.4% of residents report depression. 11.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 62.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,290.

What are the demographics of Acorn?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Acorn is 76.5% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 100.0% of the population are military veterans. 0.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

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People 10/10

Economy 13/13

Housing 11/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 3/12

Climate & Environment 17/19

Community 13/14

Cost of Services 2/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 12/32

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