Why visit Calico Rock
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Calico Rock Historic District and Calico Rock Home Economics Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Calico Rock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Calico Rock
Calico Rock is a city in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 888 at the 2020 census. The population was estimated to have increased to 2,021 by the 2024 census estimate, a nearly 128% increase.
From the Wikipedia article Calico Rock, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Calico Rock Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Calico Rock, Arkansas
Calico Rock Home Economics Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
School building in Calico Rock, Arkansas
Sugarloaf Fire Tower Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Calico Rock was named from a colorful rock formation said by pioneers to resemble the textile calico.
From the History section of Calico Rock, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Calico Rock Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
Map of Calico Rock
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 35°F | 4.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 43°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 35°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 28°F | 3.9 in | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Calico Rock 2 Wsw (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
Izard County has had 21 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)
- 2025-05-08: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baxter County Airport (WMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Melbourne 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Mountain View 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Mountain Home 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Gassville 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Cotter 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Flippin 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Yellville 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Cherokee Village 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Marshall 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Batesville 37 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- 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
- Calico Rock Home Economics Building, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calico Creek in Calico Rock, Arkansas, Luhsteesay, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Calico Rock Methodist Episcopal Church, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calico Rock Historic District 2 of 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calico Rock Historic District 1 of 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calico Rock Bridge Crossing the White River. Calico Rock, Arkansas, Luhsteesay, CC BY 4.0
- ISS038-E-49772 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-49769 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-320577 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-153919 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-153918 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-49770 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-320578 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-49771 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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