Ash Flat Authority

Ash Flat is a lower-income small town of 1,217 with home prices 2.0× below the Arkansas median.

Ash Flat, Arkansas

Ash Flat is one of the smaller incorporated places in Fulton County, Arkansas, with a population of 1,217. Median household income is $41,667.

Definition and scope

Ash Flat sits within Fulton County, Arkansas, one of Arkansas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1.

Who lives here

Ash Flat has approximately 1,217 residents. The median age is 54.6 years. Roughly 54% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $94,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 89.0%
• Black or African American: 3.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
• Asian: 0.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Ash Flat is $41,667. Poverty rate stands at 22.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 13.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Ash Flat:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Ash Flat is Sharp County Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Fulton County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

Geography and climate

Ash Flat sits at an elevation of 615 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Arkansas State Authority — state-level reference for Arkansas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.