Hartford, Arkansas
City · Population 498 · #254 in Arkansas
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About Hartford
Set in the western part of Arkansas, Hartford is a tiny community with an estimated population of 498.
Hartford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.8 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 277 residents per square mile.
📰 Hartford News Today
- Hartford Arkansas hosts 28th annual Gospel Songfest Resident News Network · Aug 2
- Hartford mayor confirms new police chief has started on the job 5newsonline.com · Jan 27
- Clyde Earl Mendenhall Obituary | Martin Funeral Home | Mansfield, AR Tribute Archive · Jul 12
- John Hunt Obituary - Greenwood, AR Dignity Memorial · Nov 10
- Bobby Wayne Hensley Obituary (2026) - Hartford, AR - River Glenn Cremations & Funeral Services Legacy obituary · Jul 27
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What Makes Hartford Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Hartford — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)498
Rank in state#254 of 500
Land area1.8 sq mi
Density277/sq mi
Coordinates35.0234, -94.3794