Green Forest, Arkansas
City · Population 3,198 · #97 in Arkansas
About Green Forest
Set in the northwestern part of Arkansas, Green Forest is a small town counting 3,198 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Green Forest is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,300 residents per square mile.
📰 Green Forest News Today
- Donna Marie Bennett Obituary | Smith Family Funeral Home | Green Forest, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Arkansas man accused of rape, incest KNWA FOX24 · Jul 22
- Dalexa Alvarez Sports Illustrated · Aug 4
- Green Forest Boys Varsity Soccer @ De Queen MaxPreps · Jul 14
- Carroll County Sheriff’s Office investigates homicide near Green Forest ky3.com · Mar 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Green Forest Unique
- The only place in America named Green Forest — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Green Forest
- GREEN FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- GREEN FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
- GREEN FOREST INTERMED SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,198
Rank in state#97 of 500
Land area2.46 sq mi
Density1,300/sq mi
Coordinates36.3347, -93.4310