Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Arkadelphia is a city of 10,099 people in Clark County, Arkansas, founded in 1857.
Why visit Arkadelphia
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia Confederate Monument and Clark County Library.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Arkadelphia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arkadelphia
Arkadelphia is a city in and the county seat of Clark County, Arkansas, United States. The city is located near the Ouachita River at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, along the Interstate 30 corridor between Little Rock and Texarkana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,380.
From the Wikipedia article Arkadelphia, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Henderson State University
School · 0.7 mi
Public university in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States
1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia
Ouachita Baptist University
School · 1.1 mi
American private university
410 Ouachita Street, Arkadelphia
Museums and landmarks27
Arkadelphia Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
United States historic place
Clark County Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Library in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States
Arkadelphia Boy Scout Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
United States historic place
Arkadelphia Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
United States historic place
Arkadelphia station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
American rail station
C. E. Thompson General Store and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Arkadelphia, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Capt. Charles C. Henderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, USA
Clark County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
In Arkadelphia, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Domestic Science Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
Flanagin Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Habicht-Cohn-Crow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Arkadelphia, Arkansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Clark County
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Helena National Guard Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Armory in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Carpenter-Haygood Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi
492 M H Russell Drive, Arkadelphia
Cliff Harris Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
990 Carter Road, Arkadelphia
Restaurants and cafes25
Tasteful Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.9 mi
115 North 10th Street, Arkadelphia
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Ambar
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
112 W P Malone Road, Arkadelphia
13 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Arkadelphia
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
258 Red Hill Drive, Arkadelphia
Churches and places of worship25
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
249 North 14th Street, Arkadelphia
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
107 North 9th Street, Arkadelphia
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Arkadelphia Senior High School
School · 1.5 mi
401 High School Drive, Arkadelphia
Healthcare4
Map of Arkadelphia
122 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 71°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Arkadelphia 2 N (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Memorial Field (HOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Caddo Valley 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Midway 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Donaldson 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Gurdon 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Malvern 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Hot Springs 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Hot Springs Village 37 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Camden 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Benton 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bryant 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Arkadelphia, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clark County Courthouse (Arkansas) 004, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arkadelphia Public Library 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rose Hill Cemetery, Main Entrance, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Helena National Guard Armory, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James E. M. Barkman House 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clark County Courthouse (Arkansas) 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highway 7 and Highway 51 bridge in Arkadelphia, AR 003, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Habicht-Cohn-Crow House 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arkadelphia Boy Scout Hut 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C. E. Thompson General Store and House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nannie Gresham Biscoe House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peake High School, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Domestic Science Building, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Captain Charles C. Henderson House 004, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arkadelphia station - February 2017, Mitchazenia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- W. H. Young House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Magnolia Manor, Arkadelphia, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flanigan Law Office 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rosedale Plantation Barn, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ouachita Baptist University 011, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henderson State University 005, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
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