Oil Trough
Town in Independence County, Arkansas
Oil Trough is a town in Independence County, Arkansas, with 226 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Magness, 5.2 miles N.
- 226residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 987 / sq mipopulation density
- 72564ZIP code
About Oil Trough
Oil Trough is a town in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oil Trough had a population of 226. The post office opened here in 1832 under the name Pleasant Island, with a switch to the Oil Trough name in 1849. The town is believed to have acquired its name from a trough used to render bear fat, which was then sold to customers in New Orleans.
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Living in Oil Trough
- Median household income
- $40,083
- Median home value
- $83,100
- Median rent
- $475/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Oil Trough had 226 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 226 |
|---|---|
| Density | 987 per sq mi (381 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oil Trough at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Independence County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 226 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6292° N, 91.4612° W |
| ZIP code | 72564 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0551410 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oil Trough
- Magness5.2 mi N
- Newark5.5 mi N
- Jacksonport8.7 mi E
- Salado8.7 mi NW
- Sulphur Rock8.7 mi N
- Pleasant Plains10.7 mi SW
- Moorefield11.3 mi NW
- Southside11.4 mi NW
- Diaz11.4 mi E
- Campbell Station11.9 mi E
- Newport12.9 mi E
- Batesville13.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oil Trough
What county is Oil Trough in?
Oil Trough is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Oil Trough, AR?
226 people lived in Oil Trough at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oil Trough, AR?
The ZIP code of Oil Trough is 72564.
What is the elevation of Oil Trough?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oil Trough?
Magness (5.2 mi), Newark (5.5 mi), Jacksonport (8.7 mi), Salado (8.7 mi), Sulphur Rock (8.7 mi).
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