CallataGuidesForrest City, AR business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Forrest City, AR micropolitan area.
- Population
- 21,8222024 est.
- Establishments
- 404CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Forrest City, AR micropolitan area
The Forrest City, AR micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arkansas and had 21,822 residents in July 2024, down 5.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 883rd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 910th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| St. Francis County, AR | 21,822 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Forrest City, AR's business base
County Business Patterns counted 404 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 4,813 people in mid-March with $185.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 11.9 employees per establishment. 54.0% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (74), health care and social assistance (69), and accommodation and food services (41).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 74 | 859 | $24,187,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 69 | 1,195 | $52,394,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 41 | 493 | $8,529,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 40 | 107 (high noise) | $2,524,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 28 | 85 (high noise) | $4,379,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 27 | 130 | $5,558,000 |
| Construction (23) | 24 | 140 | $8,693,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 20 | 443 | $25,569,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 19 | 133 | $2,529,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 16 | 198 | $8,122,000 |
| Information (51) | 13 | 65 | $2,924,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 8 | 30 (high noise) | $1,617,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 6 | 23 (high noise) | $752,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 69 | $6,270,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 5 | 794 (high noise) | $29,314,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 5 | 18 (high noise) | $768,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Forrest City, AR
Forrest City, AR has 18.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 24.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 11.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $38,492 (43.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.0% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.7% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 217 | 54.0% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 88 | 21.9% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 51 | 12.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 31 | 7.7% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 15 | 3.7% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Forrest City, AR
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 21 have a published Census count in Forrest City, AR. The largest are limited-service restaurants (15), law offices (14), and full-service restaurants (13). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 45.8 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 15 | 255 | 17.0 |
| Law offices | 14 | — | — |
| Full-service restaurants | 13 | 124 | 9.5 |
| Physician practices | 11 | 85 | 7.7 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 28 | 2.8 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 | 113 | 11.3 |
| Home health care agencies | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 6 | 17 | 2.8 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | — | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | 65 | 13.0 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | 42 | 8.4 |
| Dental offices | 4 | 40 | 10.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 4 | 27 | 6.8 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 4 | 18 | 4.5 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 3 | 23 | 7.7 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 3 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 3 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 3 | 9 | 3.0 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 3 | 4 | 1.3 |
| Furniture stores | 3 | 23 | 7.7 |
| Child day care services | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Forrest City, AR
The area's named cities and towns have 16 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 870 has the most (94%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City, AR | 12,340 | 327, 870 | 13 |
Phone costs for a typical Forrest City, AR business
The comparison below uses 12 users, the rounded average establishment size in Forrest City, AR. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $299.40 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $360.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $239.00 a month for 12 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Forrest City, AR
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Forrest City, AR is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Forrest City, AR?
870 and 327, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Forrest City, AR area?
404 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Forrest City, AR?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).