About Haskell
Haskell, AR is a small town located in southern Arkansas with an estimated population of 4,279.
Haskell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 875 residents per square mile.
📰 Haskell News Today
- Janie Ruth Lyman Obituary Jul 29, 2026 smithfamilycares.com · Jul 29
- Haskell man sentenced to 25 years for raping daughter The Saline Courier · Jul 6
- Bobby Reeves Obituary (2026) - Hensley, AR - Wilkes Funeral Home - Vidalia Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Jeff A. Ramsey Obituary Aug 7, 2026 smithfamilycares.com · Aug 7
- Arkansas TV Sports 2026 Baseball State Finals: 3A - Haskell Harmony Grove vs. Ashdown PBS · May 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Haskell Unique
- Positioned in southern 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Haskell
- Larry's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,279
Rank in state#77 of 500
Land area4.89 sq mi
Density875/sq mi
Coordinates34.5092, -92.6419