Sulphur Rock, Arkansas
Town · Population 650 · #230 in Arkansas
About Sulphur Rock
Sulphur Rock is a tiny community in northeastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 650.
Officially, Sulphur Rock is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 516 residents per square mile.
📰 Sulphur Rock News Today
- Phillip Lee Bennett Obituary (2026) - Sulphur Rock, AR - Willis Funeral Service - Batesville Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Obituary: Larry Paul Carter White River Now · May 18
- Weather and Radar Map for Sulphur Rock, Arkansas 72579 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 21
- Harold Odom Sr. Obituary (2026) - Sulphur Rock, AR - Jackson's Funeral Homes, Inc. - Newport Legacy obituary · Apr 1
- Independence Power Plant Fire Near Newark Arkansas Responded to by 3 Fire Departments Arkansas Radio · Mar 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sulphur Rock Unique
- The only place in America named Sulphur Rock — 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Sulphur Rock
- SULPHUR ROCK MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)650
Rank in state#230 of 500
Land area1.26 sq mi
Density516/sq mi
Coordinates35.7516, -91.5003