Lonoke, Arkansas
City · Population 4,287 · #76 in Arkansas
About Lonoke
Lonoke, AR is a small town located in central Arkansas with an estimated population of 4,287.
Lonoke holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 891 residents per square mile.
📰 Lonoke News Today
- Lonoke County deputies searching for man believed to be involved in domestic violence incident KARK · Aug 13
- Otha Rowe Jr. Obituary (2026) - Lonoke, AR - Powell Funeral Home of Woodruff County Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Senior Tour Visits Fairfield Bay, Des Arc and Lonoke; England and Conway Next Arkansas Radio · Aug 16
- Lonoke police chief fired: Records reveal concerns over city credit card use KATV · Jul 27
- Roy Dean Glover, age 72 A Natural State Funeral Service · Apr 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lonoke Unique
- The only place in America named Lonoke — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lonoke
- Waffle House — american
- Mariachi Grill — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lonoke County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lonoke
- Ketchum Park reviews ★
- Lonke Municipal Ballpark reviews ★
- Lonoke City Park reviews ★
- Waggoner Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lonoke
- LONOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LONOKE HIGH SCHOOL
- LONOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,287
Rank in state#76 of 500
Land area4.81 sq mi
Density891/sq mi
Coordinates34.7905, -91.9074