West Crossett, Arkansas
West Crossett is a community of 1,413 people in Ashley County, Arkansas.
Why visit West Crossett
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks in and around town.
Highlights include Crossett Municipal Auditorium and Crossett Municipal Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in West Crossett
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Crossett
West Crossett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,144.
From the Wikipedia article West Crossett, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Crossett Municipal Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Fixed construction in Arkansas, United States of America
Crossett Municipal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Rathaus in Crossett, United States of America
Crossett Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Post office in Crossett, United States of America
Churches and places of worship8
Crossett Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Church building in Arkansas, United States of America
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of West Crossett
17 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 (5 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, 8 miles away.
- Crossett 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- North Crossett 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Hamburg 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Hampton 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- El Dorado 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Norphlet 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Claiborne 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dermott 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Monroe 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- West Monroe 45 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 Auditorium, Tony Kelley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crossett Post Office, 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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