About Austin
Austin is a small town in central Arkansas counting 4,027 people who proudly call it home.
Austin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,299 residents per square mile.
📰 Austin News Today
- George Benjamin Hancock Jr. Obituary (2026) - Austin, AR - A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Rep. Austin McCollum resigns from House of Representatives following arrest for domestic violence Arkansas Times · Aug 5
- Wife of former Arkansas Rep. Austin McCollum alleges years of abuse in protection order KATV · Aug 6
- Republican Benton County judge candidate, state Rep. Austin McCollum accused of battery, assault - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 1
- Josh Austin, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Interior Offensive Lineman 247Sports · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Austin Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Austin — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Austin
- Austin Fish & Seafood — seafood
- Rooster Dairy Bar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Austin
- Magness Creek Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,027
Rank in state#80 of 500
Land area3.1 sq mi
Density1,299/sq mi
Coordinates35.0059, -91.9896