Rison
City in Cleveland County, Arkansas
Rison is a city in Cleveland County, Arkansas, with 967 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Staves, 7.1 miles NW.
- 967residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 295 / sq mipopulation density
- 71665ZIP code
About Rison
Rison, officially the City of Rison, is a city in and the county seat of Cleveland County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rison had a population of 967. It is included in the Pine Bluff, Arkansas Micropolitan Statistical Area. Rison is a bedroom community for people who work in Pine Bluff (in neighboring Jefferson County). The largest employers are the city and county governments, the Cleveland County School District, the Cleveland County Nursing Home. There are two banks, eight churches, and about forty-five businesses within the city limits. Among the local properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places are the Rison Cities Service Station and the Rison Texaco Service Station.
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Living in Rison
- Median household income
- $35,855
- Median home value
- $115,500
- Median rent
- $505/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Rison had 967 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 967 |
|---|---|
| Density | 295 per sq mi (114 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rison at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Cleveland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 967 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.28 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9600° N, 92.1936° W |
| ZIP code | 71665 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0559480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rison
- Staves7.1 mi NW
- Woodlawn8.5 mi E
- Kingsland9.2 mi SW
- Ivan14.3 mi W
- New Edinburg14.3 mi S
- Sulphur Springs15.0 mi N
- Fordyce16.1 mi SW
- Rye18.3 mi SE
- Pine Bluff20.1 mi NE
- Star City20.3 mi E
- Thornton21.2 mi SW
- Carthage22.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rison
What county is Rison in?
Rison is in Cleveland County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Rison, AR?
967 people lived in Rison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rison, AR?
The ZIP code of Rison is 71665.
What is the elevation of Rison?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rison?
Staves (7.1 mi), Woodlawn (8.5 mi), Kingsland (9.2 mi), Ivan (14.3 mi), New Edinburg (14.3 mi).
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