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Nimmons’s story
125 years in pictures
Census counts: 297 in 1920, 69 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
- 1901Nimmons is established
NimmonsAR
A town of 64, established in 1901.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
64
2025 Census estimate · −4.5% since 2020
Household income
$31K
median
Median age
64.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Nimmons a good place to live?
Nimmons’ median age is 64.5 years, above both the Arkansas town median (36.6 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 124 in Arkansas we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Nimmons. Nimmons has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
64 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nimmons: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nimmons, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterClay Co Reg Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Nimmons’ trash rules yet
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 hereClay County ClerkClay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2015
ZIP code7246172461 100%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 Nimmons.
Natural hazards
Very high risk in Nimmons, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities. Since 2009, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Nimmons.
84risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesDroughtCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 2009
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Nimmons, expect mild winters and hot summers
Nimmons has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 90°F, Nimmons’ July high is where Arkansas’ towns sit at 92°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–48°
Spring49–70°
Summer69–89°
Fall50–72°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Nimmons is
Nimmons beats the Arkansas average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 44% of Nimmons adults have high blood pressure.
| Nimmons | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 41% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
3 better23 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Nimmons | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11% | 14.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8% | 10.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.5% | 18.6% |
Piggott Community Hospital
8.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nimmons
15pages on Nimmons
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Nimmons; the nearest are
Arkansas Northeastern CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blytheville29.8 mi$2,570 in-state tuitionArkansas State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Jonesboro45.8 mi$8,090 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Nimmons residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Nimmons
Town in Arkansas, United States
Nimmons is a town in Clay County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nimmons had a population of 69.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 269 ft
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Nimmons
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nimmons, AR a good place to live?
Nimmons has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.