What is the population of Cave City, Arkansas?

Cave City has a population of approximately 2,090 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Cave City, Arkansas located?

Cave City is located in Arkansas, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.9482°, -91.5468°.

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Cave City

Total population

2,090

Founded

1890

Elevation206 m

Land area6.74 km²

Coordinates35.95°, -91.55°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1890

Elevation

206 m

Area

6.74 km²

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Overview

Cave City is a city in Independence and Sharp counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 1,922 at the 2020 U.S. Census. The city was named for a large cave underneath the Crystal River Tourist Camp, which is the oldest motor court in Arkansas. Cave City is known for its award-winning "world's sweetest" watermelons and holds an annual watermelon festival in July.

History & geography

History

On March 14, 2025, a devastating EF3 tornado hit the city, causing severe and widespread damage to homes and businesses. Mayor Jonas Anderson issued a state of emergency and a curfew during the overnight hours of March 15. Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders visited Cave City the following morning as well to tour the damage.

Geography

Cave City is located at (35.948087, -91.550952). The town is centered on, and partially located above, the Crystal River, an underground body of water located in the multi-room Crystal River Cave, for which the town is named. The beginning and ending of the water source has never been determined. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. * U.S. Highway 167 * Arkansas Highway 58 * Arkansas Highway 230

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Demographics & economy

Geography

Latitude

35.9482

Longitude

-91.5468

Water area

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

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Air quality

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Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

37.6%

Diabetes

11.8%

Adult obesity

39.7%

Binge drinking

16.1%

Adult smoking

20.9%

No leisure activity

35.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Schools

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Largest nearby schools

CAVE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · CAVE CITY · 576 students · 15.6:1 ratio
CAVE CITY HIGH CAREER & COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
High · CAVE CITY · 371 students · 6:1 ratio
CAVE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAREER AND COLLEGIATE PREPARATORY
Middle · CAVE CITY · 288 students · 10.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).