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Evening Shade’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, against 21 minutes in Arkansas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 4 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Evening Shade. Its National Register listings include Coger House and Sam Davidson House. Evening Shade has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Evening Shade beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2016.
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Evening Shade, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Evening Shade.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Evening Shade for work: only 3% work in town. At $33,000, Evening Shade’s median household income is where Arkansas’ towns sit at $55,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Jobs based in Evening Shade fell to 63 in 2023, 56 fewer than in 2013.
| Evening Shade | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $33,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 18% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Evening Shade has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Evening Shade is 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of Evening Shade adults report frequent physical distress. Only 8 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Evening Shade. 20% of Evening Shade adults report frequent mental distress.
| Evening Shade | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 25% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 34% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 41% | 35% |
| What stands out | Evening Shade | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 76.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 32% | 18.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Evening Shade’s median rent is $625 a month.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.5 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Evening Shade City Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
| 2. Court House Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Evening Shade; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Evening Shade residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Where Evening Shade’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
7 places in Evening Shade on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Arkansas, United States
Evening Shade is a city in southwest Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. As of 2022, the population was 429.
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Evening Shade has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
