Chidester
City in Ouachita County, Arkansas
Chidester is a city in Ouachita County, Arkansas, with 253 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Reader, 5.7 miles NW.
- 253residents (2020 Census)
- 236 ftelevation · 72 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 71726ZIP code
About Chidester
Chidester ( CHIH-di-stir) is a city in northwest Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in 1880 and incorporated on February 14, 1906.
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Living in Chidester
- Median household income
- $24,265
- Median home value
- $68,800
- Median rent
- $439/mo
- Median age
- 57.4
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Chidester had 253 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 253 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chidester at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Ouachita County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 253 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.31 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7019° N, 93.0238° W |
| ZIP code | 71726 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0513750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chidester
- Reader5.7 mi NW
- Bluff City6.2 mi W
- Whelen Springs10.8 mi NW
- Cale13.2 mi SW
- Camden13.6 mi SE
- Gurdon16.6 mi NW
- Beirne16.6 mi NW
- Rosston17.1 mi SW
- East Camden17.3 mi E
- Sparkman17.9 mi NE
- Stephens19.6 mi S
- Willisville20.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chidester
What county is Chidester in?
Chidester is in Ouachita County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Chidester, AR?
253 people lived in Chidester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chidester, AR?
The ZIP code of Chidester is 71726.
What is the elevation of Chidester?
236 feet (72 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chidester?
Reader (5.7 mi), Bluff City (6.2 mi), Whelen Springs (10.8 mi), Cale (13.2 mi), Camden (13.6 mi).
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