Calico Rock, Arkansas
City · Population 2,021 · #132 in Arkansas
About Calico Rock
Set in the northern part of Arkansas, Calico Rock is a small town counting 2,021 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Calico Rock is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.76 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 425 residents per square mile.
📰 Calico Rock News Today
- Newport’s Grimes Unit joins Batesville, Calico Rock in state expansion talks White River Now · Aug 17
- Wednesday to be dedicated as ‘Vada Sheid Day’ in Calico Rock KTLO · Aug 17
- Calico Rock, state to honor Vada Sheid this month Mountain Home Observer · Aug 13
- Calico Rock to celebrate Vada Sheid's induction into Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame Baxter Bulletin · Aug 14
- Calico Rock Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Calico Rock Unique
- The only place in America named Calico Rock — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Calico Rock
- Java Stop — coffee shop (café)
- Printing Press Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tomlinson Art and Science Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Calico Rock
- Calico Rock City Park reviews ★
- Calico Rock Historic District reviews ★
- Earl King Park reviews ★
- Rand Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Calico Rock
- CALICO ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Izard Regional Hospital Llc · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,021
Rank in state#132 of 500
Land area4.76 sq mi
Density425/sq mi
Coordinates36.1220, -92.1259