Mount Judea, Arkansas facts for kids
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Mount Judea, Arkansas
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 Mount Judea, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Mount Judea, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Newton |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 110 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72655
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805665 |
Mount Judea (pronounced JOO-dee) is a small community in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," meaning it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. government counts it as a specific area for population surveys. Mount Judea has its own post office with the ZIP code 72655.
Mount Judea was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 110 people.
Location and Population
Mount Judea is located where two state roads meet: Arkansas Highway 74 and Arkansas Highway 123. It is about 9.5 miles (15.3 kilometers) southeast of Jasper. The community sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters).
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| 2020 | 110 | — | |
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Education
Students in Mount Judea attend public schools provided by the Deer/Mount Judea School District. This school district includes two main schools:
- Mount Judea Elementary School
- Mount Judea High School
Before July 1, 2004, Mount Judea had its own separate school district. On that date, the Mount Judea district joined with the Deer School District. This created the new Deer/Mount Judea School District that serves the area today.
