About Barling
Barling is a close-knit town in western Arkansas counting 5,284 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Barling is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.
📰 Barling News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Barling Unique
- The only place in America named Barling — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,284.
- Easy reach of Fort Smith (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Barling
- Blue Agave — mexican
- Bob and Wanda's Wagon Wheel
- Bruce Terri Catering
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Chaffee Barbershop Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barling
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Barling
- BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Valley Behavioral Health System · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.