Wickes, Arkansas
Town · Population 655 · #228 in Arkansas
About Wickes
Wickes, AR is a tiny community located in southwestern Arkansas, home to 655 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Wickes holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 282 residents per square mile.
📰 Wickes News Today
- Manuel Maya Obituary (2026) - Wickes, AR - Wilkerson Funeral Home - De Queen Legacy obituary · Jun 26
- Polk County Sheriff’s Log My Pulse News · Apr 6
- Prosecutor determines use of force justified in officer-involved west Arkansas deadly shooting FOX16.com · Oct 24
- David Alvin Schumacher Obituary Nov 23, 2025 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · Nov 23
- Prosecutor deems use of deadly force by a Grannis Police Department officer as justified thv11.com · Oct 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wickes Unique
- The only place in America named Wickes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wickes
- Lighthouse Drive In — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wickes
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wickes
- COSSATOT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)655
Rank in state#228 of 500
Land area2.32 sq mi
Density282/sq mi
Coordinates34.2997, -94.3273