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Lake City, AR

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Population
2,796
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
227 ft
Median Home Value
$152,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$854/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,273
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ArkansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArkansasNearest larger communityJonesboro, Arkansas13 miles away · 83,296 residents.

About Lake City

Lake City is a riverfront city and one of the two seats of government for Craighead County, Arkansas. Situated along the west bank of the St. Francis River, the community lies sixteen miles east of Jonesboro within its metropolitan area. The city has shown great resilience, recovering from severe damage caused by a major tornado in 2021 and another in 2025. Public education is provided by the consolidated Riverside School District, where the local athletic teams compete as the Rebels.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+98.5rating

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