Ash Flat, Arkansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ash Flat, Sharp County.
| City | Ash Flat |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Sharp |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.223957 |
| Longitude | -91.608475 |
| Population | 1,217 |
| Density | 79.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72513 |
| Area Code | 225 |
| County Seat | Ash Flat |
| School District | Highland School District |
Ash Flat is a locality in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,217. The population density is 79.4 people per km². Ash Flat is located at 36.2240°N, 91.6085°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72513.
Ash Flat rests in a broad, rolling expanse of the Ozark foothills, where the land gently slopes and rises, a subtle topography that belies the underlying ruggedness of the ancient mountains. It lies 57.0 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 298°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-west of Cherokee Village. Here, the sky often feels vast and open, a canvas for the shifting hues of dawn and dusk, painting the scattered farmsteads and dense stands of hardwood trees in ephemeral light. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that speaks of the rich, dark loam that underpins this verdant region. The character of Ash Flat is one of quiet persistence, a place where nature's rhythms dictate the pace of life, and the distant bleating of sheep or the lowing of cattle can carry on the breeze. The economic life of Ash Flat has long been tied to the land, its history marked by the hardy endeavors of agriculture and the more recent growth of healthcare services, which have become a significant employer. Once a hub for smaller, independent farms and livestock operations, the area now sees a blend of traditional livelihoods and a modern service sector. The legacy of early settlers, who navigated these very hills, can be felt in the enduring spirit of self-reliance that permeates Ash Flat. While not a place of grand monuments, its distinctiveness lies in its unassuming resilience, its ability to adapt while retaining the quiet charm of rural Arkansas, a place where the simple act of watching the sun dip below the tree line holds a profound beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ash Flat, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ash Flat and Sharp County.
Detailed location data for Ash Flat includes the ZIP code (72513), telephone area code (225), county seat of Sharp County (Ash Flat), and school district assignment (Highland School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ash Flat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |