ARMap-doton-North Crossett, 2005
North Crossett’s story
North Crossett in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1973 on.
Explore the history →
North CrossettAR
A town of 2,556.
1 bordering townMap →
Crossroads Fire Tower · Photo: Tony Kelley · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
2,556
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$70K
Census ACS
Household income
$33K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
424
A commuter town
TownGrade
D−
#101 of 123 in AR
Is North Crossett a good place to live?
North Crossett earns a D−, ranked 101st of 123 in Arkansas, mostly because of health and incomes. On CDC health estimates it is near the bottom nationally. The median household income is $33K, and 24% of residents live below the poverty line. What it does well: a typical home costs about $70K, 1.6 years of the county’s $44K median household income. North Crossett has 2 places on the National Register. On the outdoors, just 9 of Arkansas’ 201 towns do worse. North Crossett's schools rank behind 85% of the state's.
A shrinking town
North Crossett has shrunk 12% from 2010 to 2020
3,119 counted in 2010 and 2,756 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How North Crossett grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arkansas), ordered by how far North Crossett is from typical.
HealthNear the bottom of U.S. towns on CDC estimates; Ashley County Medical Center 2.8 miles awayD−Open →Jobs & incomeD−Open →SchoolsC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.7 of 20; 14.9% of households have no car; 5.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 93° summer afternoons–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 39.1; 7% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to North Crossett: who provides what
North Crossett is unincorporated, so Ashley County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorth Crossett Utilities1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesAshley CountyAshley 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 hereAshley County ClerkAshley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2015
ZIP code7163571635 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 North Crossett.
North Crossett has household incomes well below the Arkansas norm, but it has lost a quarter or more of its jobs in ten years.
HealthD−
North Crossett stands out in Arkansas and nationally, with more of its adults who report frequent physical distress
21% of North Crossett adults report frequent physical distress, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 14%. 34% of North Crossett adults say their health is fair or poor. North Crossett beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
1%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| North Crossett | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 25% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
1 better12 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | North Crossett | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.8% | 8.6% |
Ashley County Medical Center
2.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
3rd
percentile among AR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in North Crossett, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 9 flood insurance claims have been paid out in North Crossett.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
9
paid flood claims since 2008
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D−
The median household income in North Crossett is lower than in the typical Arkansas or U.S. town
Jobs based here fell from 633 in 2013 to 424.
At $33,000, North Crossett’s median household income is below both Arkansas’ towns ($55,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). 6.4% of working residents work locally in North Crossett. Since 2013, North Crossett has lost 209 jobs, to 424 in 2023.
6%work in town
| North Crossett | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6.4% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In North Crossett6%
Crossett32%
Hamburg7%
Little Rock6%
El Dorado4%
10 mi
median commute distance
424
jobs based in North Crossett
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 57% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in North Crossett
North Crossett has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in North Crossett is 92°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–57°
Spring52–75°
Summer70–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 11
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about North Crossett
15pages on North Crossett
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of North Crossett; the nearest are
University of Arkansas at MonticelloUniversity or college · Public · Monticello29.6 mi$9,292 in-state tuitionSouth Arkansas CollegeCommunity college · Public · El Dorado42.5 mi$3,324 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 North Crossett residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arkansas.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave North Crossett for work
Where North Crossett’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
424jobs based in North Crossett
6%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About North Crossett
CDP in Arkansas, United States
North Crossett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,756.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 10 sq mi
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Area code
- 870
North Crossett’s neighbors
One town shares a border with North Crossett.
CrossettNorth Crossett
How the neighbors grade
| Town | AR rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Crossett | #101 | D− | B+ | — | C− | D− |
| Crossett | #116 | D− | B | D | C− | D |
North Crossett reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare North Crossett with a neighbor →
Questions about North Crossett
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Crossett, AR a good place to live?
North Crossett grades D− overall, better than 4% of U.S. towns and #101 of 123 in Arkansas. It grades D− for health and C− for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is North Crossett, AR expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.