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Population
243
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
236 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$68,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$439/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$24,265
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Chidester

Located in Ouachita County, Chidester is a quiet, close-knit Arkansas town with roots going back to the late 1800s railroad boom. Today, everyday life centers along Highway 24, moving at an easy rural pace where neighbors look out for one another and local churches anchor the community. Surrounded by timberland and peaceful countryside, it sits just a short drive from Camden and White Oak Lake State Park, making it a great fit for anyone seeking a simple, unhurried lifestyle in south Arkansas.

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Rural FitA+99.8ratingLow Rent PricesA+99.1ratingBright SkiesA94.9rating

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