Swifton, Arkansas

About Swifton

Set in the northeastern part of Arkansas, Swifton is a tiny community counting 709 people who proudly call it home.

Swifton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,313 residents per square mile.

📰 Swifton News Today

• Arkansas State Police investigation leads to sexual assault arrest of former Swifton police officer KARK · Apr 29
• Obituary: Tommy Lynn “Tom” Reynolds White River Now · Mar 31
• Jeffery Keith "Skeeter" Green Obituary (2026) - Swifton, AR - Jackson's Funeral Homes, Inc. - Newport Legacy obituary · Jul 23
• Former police officer arrested for sexual assault in Arkansas thv11.com · Apr 29
• Former police officer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of juvenile K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas · Apr 29

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What Makes Swifton Unique

• The only place in America named Swifton — 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

• 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 11 miles.

🏫 Schools in Swifton

• SWIFTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

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