Austin, Arkansas
Austin is a city of 3,915 people in Lonoke County, Arkansas, founded in 1873.
Why visit Austin
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. E.F. Utley House and Sears House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Austin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Austin
Austin is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,460 as of the 2020 census and an estimated 4,027 as of 2024. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Austin, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Dr. E.F. Utley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Sears House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic American building
Restaurants and cafes3
Rooster Dairy Bar
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
AR 367, Austin
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Austin Fish & Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
336i AR 367, Austin
Churches and places of worship2
History
The city was first settled c. 1872 when the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway built its tracks approximately one mile southeast of Old Austin. Many residents of Old Austin moved near the railroad tracks, in some cases uprooting and transporting entire buildings. The new city forming near the tracks was originally known as "Austin Station" to distinguish it from the original Austin, but eventually became known as Austin while the old community became known as "Old Austin".
From the History section of Austin, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Map of Austin
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 3.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 5.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 31°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cabot (2 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
Lonoke County has had 18 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)
- 2023-11-14: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-02: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
LRAFB Runway (LRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Ward 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Cabot 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Beebe 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Jacksonville 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Vilonia 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Sherwood 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Lonoke 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Gibson 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- North Little Rock 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Searcy 22 mi northeast, about 35 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
- Sears House, Austin, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS043-E-53280 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-39965 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Utley House 1, Srawilson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Utley House 3, Srawilson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Utley House 2, Srawilson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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