West Ridge, Arkansas facts for kids
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West Ridge, Arkansas
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 West Ridge, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
West Ridge, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72391
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 66888 |
West Ridge is a small place in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Where is West Ridge Located?
West Ridge is found in the northeastern part of Arkansas. It's about 3.5 miles (which is about 5.6 kilometers) southwest of another community called Etowah. You can find West Ridge right along Arkansas Highway 140.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like West Ridge is a place where people live close together, but it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in, which in this case is Mississippi County.
Services in West Ridge
Even though it's not a city, West Ridge does have a post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 72391, which helps mail get to the right place.
