Why visit Kensett
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Judsonia Bridge, Harding University, Alfred W. Henson House and Arthur W. Hoofman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Kensett
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kensett
Kensett is a city in White County, Arkansas, United States. Located adjacent to the east side of Searcy, the city is the hometown of noted legislator Wilbur D. Mills, who was influential throughout the 1960s and 1970s in the United States House of Representatives.
From the Wikipedia article Kensett, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Judsonia Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Arkansas, United States of America
Harding University
School · 3.3 mi
Private university in Searcy, Arkansas, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Alfred W. Henson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Arthur W. Hoofman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Brooks House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
C.D. Kelly House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Dean L.C. Sears House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Fred Hall House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in White County, Arkansas
James W. Edie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Joiner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Judsonia Community Building Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Judsonia, Arkansas, listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Lightle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in White County, Arkansas
Mills House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes15
Guacamole Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
205 South Poplar Street, Searcy
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00, Su 10:30-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
3513 East Race Avenue, Searcy
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 1.3 mi
3683 East Race Avenue, Searcy
Mo-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.3 mi
3511 East Race Avenue, Searcy
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
3515 East Race Street, Searcy
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-24:00; Su 05:00-22:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy
School · 2.8 mi
1800 East Moore Avenue, Searcy
Map of Kensett
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Searcy (3 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
White County has had 22 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
Searcy Municipal Airport (SRC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Judsonia 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Higginson 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Searcy 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Bald Knob 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Beebe 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Augusta 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Des Arc 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Ward 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Austin 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Cabot 27 mi southwest, about 43 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
- Mills House, Kensett, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robertson House, Kensett, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Army of the Republic Memorial, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judsonia Bridge, Louise T. Taft, Public domain
- Arthur W. Hoofman House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alfred Henson House, Wjhannah68, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joiner House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brooks House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judsonia Community Building Historic District, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C.D. Kelly House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James W. Edie House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watkins House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pattie Cobb Hall, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fred Hall House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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