MarieAR
A town of 96, settled in 1903.
Is Marie a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Marie, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Marie. Marie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
96 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Marie: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Marie, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marie.
High risk in Marie, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Marie, expect mild winters and hot summers
Marie has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 91°F, Marie’s July high is against 92°F in Arkansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Marie stands out in Arkansas and nationally, with more of its adults who have been diagnosed with depression
29% of Marie adults have been diagnosed with depression. Marie beats the Arkansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 44% of Marie adults have obesity.
| Marie | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 25% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 39% | 35% |
| What stands out | Marie | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.4% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 20.1% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Marie
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Marie; the nearest are
About 10 of every 100 Marie residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Marie
Town in Arkansas, United States
Marie is a town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It was founded by the R.E.L. Wilson cotton company. The population was 108 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 236 ft
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Marie
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Marie, AR a good place to live?
Marie has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.