Desha County
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Desha County in southeastern Arkansas is a welcoming rural region known for its small towns, historical sites, and scenic riverfront areas. Visitors can explore rich agricultural lands, local eateries, and community events. While quiet and peaceful, the county is ideal for those seeking a relaxed pace and authentic Southern hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
11,395
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.83°, -91.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,570
Local Cost
$890
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
55
English
99
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
6.4°C
Record High
44.3°C
Record Low
-13.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1321 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GLH
Distance
46 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.