Sage, Arkansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sage, Arkansas
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 Sage, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Sage, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72573
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 58567 |
Sage is a small place in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Sage has its own post office where people can send and receive mail. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east-southeast of Melbourne.
A Powerful Storm
On March 6, 2022, a strong tornado hit Sage. This tornado was an EF2, which means it was quite powerful. It caused a lot of damage to several buildings in the community. Six people were also injured during the storm.
School Life
Students living in Sage attend public schools run by the Melbourne School District. Younger students go to elementary school. Older students attend Melbourne High School. They graduate from there when they finish their studies.
Getting Around
One of the main roads in Sage is 
Arkansas Highway 69 Business. This highway helps people travel in and out of the community.
