Crossett, Arkansas
Crossett is a city of 4,639 people in Ashley County, Arkansas, founded in 1903.
Why visit Crossett
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 7 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Crossett Post Office and Crossett Municipal Auditorium.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Crossett
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crossett
Crossett is the largest city in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States, with a population of 4,822 in 2020. Combined with North Crossett and West Crossett, the population is 8,722. Crossett was incorporated in 1903.
From the Wikipedia article Crossett, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Crossett Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Post office in Crossett, United States of America
Crossett Municipal Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Fixed construction in Arkansas, United States of America
Crossett Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Rathaus in Crossett, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes7
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken · 1.4 mi
912 Unity Road, Crossett
Mo 11:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi
109 West First Avenue, Crossett
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Where to stay1
History
Edward Savage Crossett (1828–1910) moved to Davenport, Iowa in 1875. He became a member of the trading firm of Renwick, Shaw and Crossett. In 1882, Crossett made his first investment in a southern pine forest. In 1886 he sold his interest in the Renwick business, taking 10,000 acres of Arkansas land covered in yellow pines in payment. With fellow Iowans Charles Warner Gates and Dr. John Wenzel Watzek as investors in 1899, the Crossett Lumber Company was organized. Crossett was elected vice president of the society at its organizational meeting. Charles Gates' brother, Edgar Woodward "Cap" Gates, was sent to southern Arkansas to oversee construction of the mills and a new community, which his associates named in honor of Edward Savage Crossett.
From the History section of Crossett, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship21
Crossett Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
2400 South Main Street, Crossett
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
1600 South Florida Street, Crossett
Map of Crossett
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 44°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 51°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Crossett 2 Sse (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ashley County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-05-06: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Z.M. Jack Stell Field (CRT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- North Crossett 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- West Crossett 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Hamburg 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Bastrop 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Sterlington 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Warren 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Farmerville 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Monticello 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- El Dorado 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Monroe 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crossett Experimental Forest Building No. 8, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crossett Post Office, Tony Kelley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crossett Auditorium, Tony Kelley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crossett United Methodist Church, Tony Kelley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crossett Municipal Building, front, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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