Fifty-Six, Arkansas
City · Population 162 · #400 in Arkansas
About Fifty-Six
Fifty-Six is a tiny community in northern Arkansas with an estimated population of 162.
Officially, Fifty-Six is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.07 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 78 residents per square mile.
📰 Fifty-Six News Today
- Today's Hourly Weather Forecast - Fifty Six, AR WeatherBug · Jun 14
- Obituary: Darrell Keith Norman White River Now · Feb 9
- Arkansas just got its newest state park 5newsonline.com · Dec 8
- Fifty-Six & Blanchard Springs recovering from EF-4 tornado KARK · Mar 18
- North Central Arkansas 2026 Independence Day Guide: 31 Fireworks Shows, Festivals and Family Events Arkansas Radio · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fifty-Six Unique
- The only place in America named Fifty-Six — 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Blanchard Springs Caverns · Attraction
- Blanchard Spring · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)162
Rank in state#400 of 500
Land area2.07 sq mi
Density78/sq mi
Coordinates35.9635, -92.2334