ARMap-doton-Willisville, 2005
Willisville’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 209 in 1980, 148 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1973 on.
- 1883Willisville is settled
WillisvilleAR
A town of 146, settled in 1883.
Population
146
2025 Census estimate · −3.3% since 2020
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
46.5
years
Land area
2 sq mi
Is Willisville a good place to live?
No town among the 124 in Arkansas we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Willisville. Willisville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
146 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 Willisville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Willisville, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWillisville Waterworks2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Willisville’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 hereNevada County ClerkNevada County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP codes71858, 7186471858 55% · 71864 45%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 Willisville.
Natural hazards
Ice storms leads a very high hazard risk in Willisville
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Ice stormsInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Arkansas overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 53% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 11% of residents (22% statewide). At 46.5 years, Willisville’s median age is above both Arkansas’ towns (36.6 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 17% of Willisville adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
46.5median age · AR 38.5
| Willisville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 17% | 20% | 29% |
WillisvilleArkansasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school32%
Some college41%
Associate’s3%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 42% and 74% women
The Census survey reached too few of Willisville’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±15.9 points. Across Arkansas, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Willisville | AR | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 19.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.3% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 26% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.4% | 11.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.1% | 34.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 41.1% | 20.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 2.6% | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.2% | 16.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.6% | 9.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Willisville
Willisville has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. At 92°F, Willisville’s July high is against 92°F in Arkansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring51–74°
Summer69–91°
Fall52–76°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults report frequent physical distress in Willisville than in most of Arkansas or the rest of the country
21% of adults report frequent physical distress in Willisville. Only 8 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who say their health is fair or poor than Willisville. 19% of adults report frequent mental distress in Willisville.
| Willisville | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 55% | 41% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
3 better12 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Willisville | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.3% | 76.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.9% | 8.6% |
Southwest Regional Medical Center
19.2 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 Willisville
16pages on Willisville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Willisville; the nearest are
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusUniversity or college · Public · Magnolia15.9 mi$9,960 in-state tuitionUniversity of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaCommunity college · Public · Hope19.5 mi$3,880 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Willisville residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Willisville
Town in Arkansas, United States
Willisville is a town in Nevada County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 148 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hope Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 361 ft
- ZIP code
- 71864
- Area code
- 870
Questions about Willisville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Willisville, AR a good place to live?
Willisville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.