Glenwood, Arkansas
Glenwood is a city of 1,841 people in Montgomery County, Arkansas, founded in 1909.
Why visit Glenwood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Glenwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glenwood
Glenwood is a city in Pike and Montgomery counties in Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,068. The community is located along the Caddo River in the Ouachita Mountains.
From the Wikipedia article Glenwood, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Railway station in Glenwood, the United States of America
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Iglesia Católica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
35 Kennedy Cutoff Road, Glenwood
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Centerpoint Academy of Agriculture & Skilled Trade
School · 3.0 mi
755 Hwy 8 E, Amity
Map of Glenwood
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 30°F | 4.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 38°F | 5.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 37°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 5.5 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Ida 3 Se (15 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
Montgomery County has had 17 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, 27 miles away.
- Mount Ida 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Murfreesboro 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Rockwell 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Piney 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Lake Hamilton 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Hot Springs 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Arkadelphia 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Nashville 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Prescott 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Hot Springs Village 39 mi northeast, 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
- 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
- ChrisLitherlandGlenwood, Chris Litherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glenwood Iron Mountain Railroad Depot, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
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