Twin Bridges Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Morrow’s story
143 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1883Morrow is settled
MorrowAR
A town of 182, settled in 1883.
Bethlehem Cemetery · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
182
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$216K
Census ACS
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
56.2
years
Jobs based here
12
A commuter town
Is Morrow a good place to live?
34% of residents live below the poverty line in Morrow, above both the Arkansas town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 124 in Arkansas we compare has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Morrow. Morrow has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Butterfield Overland Mail Route Segment and Twin Bridges Historic District. Morrow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
182 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Morrow: who provides what
Morrow is unincorporated, so Washington County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerOzarks Electric Coop13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLincoln WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWashington CountyWashington County provides services here
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County ClerkWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes72717, 7274972717 74% · 72749 26%Census 2020
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 Morrow.
Work & commute
Morrow has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Half commute less than 23 miles. In Morrow, the middle household income is $93,000. The top destinations are Fayetteville (36%), Springdale (11%) and Bentonville (7%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Morrow0%
Fayetteville36%
Springdale11%
Bentonville7%
Prairie Grove4%
23 mi
median commute distance
12
jobs based in Morrow
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Morrow has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Morrow, 41% come from inland flooding and 28% from heat waves. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage here than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–50°
Spring46–69°
Summer66–88°
Fall48–71°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Morrow is
In Morrow, 13% of adults binge drink, and 31% feel lonely. This Arkansas town beats the Arkansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 45% of adults have high blood pressure in the town. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Morrow.
| Morrow | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 41% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
3 better26 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Morrow | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.3% | 10.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.5% | 14.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 7.7% |
Memorial Hospital
12.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 26 attractions →Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Morrow. Close and well known come first.
39 mi MuseumCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art
20 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
38 mi Ancient siteSpiro Mounds
11 mi State parkDevil's Den State Park
20 mi Stadium & arenaBud Walton Arena
32 mi National Historic SiteFort Smith National Historic Site107K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Charvex, CC0 · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Spiro Mounds: Herb Roe Original uploader was Heironymous Rowe at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Devil's Den State Park: jaystout, CC BY 2.0 · Bud Walton Arena: ~ (The Rebel At) ~, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Smith National Historic Site: Photolitherland (talk) Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morrow
15pages on Morrow
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Morrow; the nearest are
University of ArkansasUniversity or college · Public · Fayetteville20.5 mi$10,104 in-state tuitionNorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Bentonville37.5 mi$3,342 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Morrow residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Morrow for work
Where Morrow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12jobs based in Morrow
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Morrow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morrow, AR a good place to live?
Morrow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.