Tuckerman Arkansas Map

About Tuckerman, Arkansas

Tuckerman is a locality in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,442. The population density is 199.4 people per km². Tuckerman is located at 35.7306°N, 91.1985°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72473.

Tuckerman rests in the broad embrace of Jackson County, Arkansas, a place where the land slopes gently towards the meandering White River. It lies 28.8 miles west-south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Newport. Here, the air, thick with the scent of damp earth and sun-baked pine, carries the distant hum of cicadas. Fields of cotton, their bolls like small, pale clouds, stretch across the landscape, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory that catch the late afternoon sun in a blaze of bronze and gold. The sky overhead is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of approaching thunderstorms, a dramatic prelude to the soaking rains that nourish this fertile ground. The history of Tuckerman is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Delta. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soil, established farms that have been passed down through generations, forming the bedrock of the local economy. Cotton, soybeans, and rice still thrive, their cultivation a familiar rhythm in the lives of those who call Tuckerman home. The presence of the White River, a vital artery for transportation and recreation, has also shaped the character of the area, offering opportunities for fishing and boating that punctuate the hardworking days. While the larger world may rush by, Tuckerman maintains its own steady pulse, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have cultivated its land and its traditions.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tuckerman, 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 Tuckerman and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Tuckerman includes the ZIP code (72473), telephone area code (225), county seat of Jackson County (Newport), and school district assignment (Jackson County 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 Tuckerman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.