Rector, Arkansas

About Rector

Rector is a small town in northeastern Arkansas counting 1,791 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Rector is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,317 residents per square mile.

📰 Rector News Today

• $1.5 million bond set for Rector man accused of raping child multiple times kait8.com · Aug 7
• Robert Gary Ray Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Rector, AR - Jonesboro Right Now Legacy obituary · Aug 4
• Small Arkansas town amongst those with storm damage FOX13 Memphis · Mar 16
• Schedule - Rector Cougars (Rector, AR) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 16
• Paul Michael Haneline Obituary | Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home of Rector | Rector, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rector Unique

• The only place in America named Rector — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern 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

• 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 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rector

• The Caffeinated Cow — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rector

• Jermey McDaniel Memorial Sports Complex and Rector Memorial reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Rector

• RECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• RECTOR HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rector

🏘️ Nearby Communities