Lake City
City in Craighead County, Arkansas

Lake City is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, with 2,326 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bowman, 2.4 miles W.
- 2,326residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.2 km²
- 738 / sq mipopulation density
- 72437ZIP code
About Lake City
Lake City is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States, along the St. Francis River. Lake City is one of two county seats in Craighead County. The population was 2,326 as of the 2020 census. It is included in the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lake City
- Median household income
- $60,273
- Median home value
- $152,000
- Median rent
- $854/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Lake City had 2,326 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,326 |
|---|---|
| Density | 738 per sq mi (285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake City at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Craighead County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,326 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8194° N, 90.4539° W |
| ZIP code | 72437 |
| Official website | lakecityar.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0537780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake City
- Bowman2.4 mi W
- Black Oak5.0 mi E
- Bay7.5 mi SW
- Monette8.0 mi NE
- Caraway8.4 mi SE
- Brookland8.9 mi NW
- Trumann10.6 mi S
- Rivervale11.7 mi SE
- Jonesboro12.6 mi W
- Leachville12.8 mi NE
- Etowah14.4 mi SE
- Lepanto16.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake City
What county is Lake City in?
Lake City is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Lake City, AR?
2,326 people lived in Lake City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake City, AR?
The ZIP code of Lake City is 72437.
What is the elevation of Lake City?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake City?
Bowman (2.4 mi), Black Oak (5.0 mi), Bay (7.5 mi), Monette (8.0 mi), Caraway (8.4 mi).
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