OldTinsmanPostOffice -31309(11), 2009
Tinsman’s story
120 years in pictures
Census counts: 248 in 1920, 50 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1973 on.
- 1906Tinsman is settled
TinsmanAR
A town of 51, settled in 1906.
Population
51
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Median home value
$93K
Census ACS
Median age
51.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Tinsman a good place to live?
Tinsman’s July high is 92°F, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 92°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Tinsman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
51 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 Tinsman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tinsman, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Saline Water Users Assn1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Tinsman’s 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 hereCalhoun County ClerkCalhoun County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2015
ZIP code7174471744 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 Tinsman.
Natural hazards
Tinsman faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Tinsman
Tinsman has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Tinsman’s January low is 33°F, against 30°F in Arkansas’ towns and 22°F across U.S. towns.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–56°
Spring51–75°
Summer69–91°
Fall52–76°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Tinsman is
Tinsman beats the Arkansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 46% of adults have high blood pressure in Tinsman.
| Tinsman | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 41% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
2 better27 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Tinsman | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 4% |
Dallas County Medical Center
13.1 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 Tinsman
14pages on Tinsman
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tinsman; the nearest are
Southern Arkansas University TechCommunity college · Public · Camden21.2 mi$5,040 in-state tuitionUniversity of Arkansas at MonticelloUniversity or college · Public · Monticello31.3 mi$9,292 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Tinsman residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Tinsman
Town in Arkansas, United States
Tinsman is a town in Calhoun County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tinsman had a population of 50. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 177 ft
Questions about Tinsman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tinsman, AR a good place to live?
Tinsman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.