Oppelo, Arkansas
City · Population 763 · #207 in Arkansas
About Oppelo
Set in the central part of Arkansas, Oppelo is a tiny community with an estimated population of 763.
Officially, Oppelo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 310 residents per square mile.
📰 Oppelo News Today
- Lightning Strike Map in Oppelo, AR - Tracker & Radar | Spark WeatherBug · Oct 4
- Charles Pack Obituary (2026) - Oppelo, AR - Cornwell Funeral Home - Dardanelle Legacy obituary · Mar 28
- 1 Dead in Conway County Arkansas Motorcycle Crash on US Highway 64 Arkansas Radio · Mar 29
- Oppelo, Arkansas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 15
- Jerry Wayne Childress, Sr. Obituary (2026) - Russellville, AR - Russellville Family Funeral Inc Legacy obituary · Feb 2
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What Makes Oppelo Unique
- The only place in America named Oppelo — 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)763
Rank in state#207 of 500
Land area2.46 sq mi
Density310/sq mi
Coordinates35.1006, -92.7736