Wickes
Town in Polk County, Arkansas
Wickes is a town in Polk County, Arkansas, with 637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,030 ft (314 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grannis, 4.1 miles S.
- 637residents (2020 Census)
- 1,030 ftelevation · 314 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 274 / sq mipopulation density
- 71973ZIP code
About Wickes
Wickes is a city in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 637 at the 2020 census.
Near Wickes is the Boggs Springs Youth Encampment of the American Baptist Association, a retreat of Missionary Baptist churches.
Wickes has historic places such as the 100-year-old City Hall, and the Lighthouse Drive-in.
Wickes is home to the Lawrence M. Magdovitz Memorial Library, a former U.S. Post Office that was donated to the Town of Wickes by the owner of the building in return for naming it after him.
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Living in Wickes
- Median household income
- $27,411
- Median home value
- $45,000
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 29.5
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Wickes had 637 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 637 |
|---|---|
| Density | 274 per sq mi (106 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wickes at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 637 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.32 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2997° N, 94.3273° W |
| ZIP code | 71973 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0575500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wickes
- Grannis4.1 mi S
- Vandervoort5.9 mi N
- Gillham9.1 mi S
- Cove11.0 mi NW
- Hatfield13.1 mi N
- De Queen17.8 mi S
- Mena20.2 mi N
- Board Camp21.4 mi NE
- Dierks21.6 mi SE
- Smithville, OK21.8 mi NW
- Eagletown, OK22.6 mi SW
- Lockesburg24.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wickes
What county is Wickes in?
Wickes is in Polk County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Wickes, AR?
637 people lived in Wickes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wickes, AR?
The ZIP code of Wickes is 71973.
What is the elevation of Wickes?
1,030 feet (314 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wickes?
Grannis (4.1 mi), Vandervoort (5.9 mi), Gillham (9.1 mi), Cove (11.0 mi), Hatfield (13.1 mi).
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