Dermott, Arkansas
Dermott is a city of 2,330 people in Chicot County, Arkansas, founded in 1890.
Why visit Dermott
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks in and around town.
Highlights include Chicot County Training School and Crenshaw-Burleigh House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Dermott
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dermott
Dermott is a city in Chicot County, Arkansas, United States incorporated in 1890. The population was 2,021 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dermott, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Chicot County Training School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
School building in Dermott, Arkansas, United States
Crenshaw-Burleigh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Dermott, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Chicot County
Dermott Bank & Trust Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Bank building in Dermott, United States of America
Dermott Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
M.E. Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Churches and places of worship4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Dermott
School · 1.4 mi
1001 Regional Rd, Dermott
History
During World War II, Dermott was the site of one of several camps holding German prisoners of war.
From the History section of Dermott, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Dermott
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 37°F | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 45°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 43°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 37°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dermott 3 Ne (4 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
Chicot County has had 13 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)
- 2019-06-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McGehee Municipal Airport (7M1) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- McGehee 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Arkansas City 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Lake Village 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Portland 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Monticello 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Greenville 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Dumas 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Lacey 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Crossett 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Cleveland 43 mi east, 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
- Downtown Dermott, Arkansas 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicot County Training School, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crenshaw-Burleigh House 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- M.E. Davis House 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dermott Bank & Trust Company Building -all that's left, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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