Arkadelphia, Arkansas

About Arkadelphia

Set in the southern part of Arkansas, Arkadelphia is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 9,894.

Arkadelphia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,280 residents per square mile.

📰 Arkadelphia News Today

• Closure Scheduled on Highway 67/7 in Arkadelphia ardot.gov · Jun 24
• Schuyler Van Doren Obituary (2026) - Arkadelphia, AR - Smith Family Funeral Homes - Arkadelphia Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Suspect in stolen vehicle leads Arkadelphia police in pursuit, strikes sheriff’s vehicle and another motorist Arkadelphian.com · Mar 11
• Early-morning Arkadelphia apartment fire leads to ‘total loss’ of building KARK · Mar 17
• Arkadelphia apartment complex considered 'total loss' after fire, investigation underway thv11.com · Mar 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arkadelphia Unique

• The only place in America named Arkadelphia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,894.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arkadelphia

• 67 Grill
• JavaPrimo Coffee House Cafe & More — coffee shop (café)
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Allen’s BBQ Company — barbecue
• Ambar — mexican
• Cafeteria (café)
• El Parian — mexican
• El Rancho Grill
• Golden Wok
• Hamburger Barn

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Arkadelphia Aquatic Park · Water park
• Rosemary Adams Art Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arkadelphia

• Arkadelphia Central Park reviews ★
• Clark County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Feaster Park reviews ★
• Ouachita River Park reviews ★
• Quad reviews ★
• South Lawn reviews ★
• Sturgis Field reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arkadelphia

• ARKADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL
• GOZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
• LOUISA PERRITT PRIMARY
• PEAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arkadelphia

🏘️ Nearby Communities