Dyess
Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Dyess is a town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, with 339 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 223 ft (68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bassett, 6.0 miles SE.
- 339residents (2020 Census)
- 223 ftelevation · 68 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 353 / sq mipopulation density
- 72330ZIP code
About Dyess
Dyess is a town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, which was founded as Dyess Colony in 1934 by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration as part of the Roosevelt administration's agricultural relief and rehabilitation program. It was the largest agrarian community established by the Federal Government during the Great Depression.
As of the 2020 census, the population of Dyess was 339, down from 410 in 2010. Dyess Colony was the boyhood home of country music singer Johnny Cash.
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Living in Dyess
- Median home value
- $70,000
- Median rent
- $754/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Dyess had 339 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 339 |
|---|---|
| Density | 353 per sq mi (136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dyess at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Mississippi County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 339 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.96 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5893° N, 90.2133° W |
| ZIP code | 72330 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0520230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dyess
- Bassett6.0 mi SE
- Joiner6.7 mi SE
- Lepanto6.9 mi W
- Marie7.5 mi E
- Etowah8.7 mi N
- Keiser8.8 mi NE
- Birdsong9.2 mi S
- Rivervale9.5 mi NW
- Wilson9.8 mi E
- Tyronza10.7 mi SW
- Marked Tree12.7 mi W
- Gilmore13.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Dyess
What county is Dyess in?
Dyess is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Dyess, AR?
339 people lived in Dyess at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dyess, AR?
The ZIP code of Dyess is 72330.
What is the elevation of Dyess?
223 feet (68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dyess?
Bassett (6.0 mi), Joiner (6.7 mi), Lepanto (6.9 mi), Marie (7.5 mi), Etowah (8.7 mi).
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