Lake Village, Arkansas
Lake Village is a city of 2,144 people in Chicot County, Arkansas.
Why visit Lake Village
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 4 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lake Village Confederate Monument and Lake Village Post Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Lake Village
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Village
Lake Village is a city in and the county seat of Chicot County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Village had a population of 2,065. It is located in the Arkansas Delta. Lake Village is named for its location on Lake Chicot, an oxbow lake formed by the Mississippi River.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Village, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Lake Village Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Monument in Lake Village, United States of America
Lake Village Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Post office in Lake Village, United States of America
Carlton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Chicot County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Lake Village, Arkansas
John Tushek Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Department store in Lake Village, United States of America
Lake Village Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Lake Village, Arkansas
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Historic Section
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic church in Arkansas, United States
Sam Epstein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Dr. E.P. McGehee Infirmary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Gregory Dipping Vat
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
314 South Lakeshore Drive, Lake Village
History
According to legend, the remains of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto might be buried under Lake Chicot. His expedition visited Guachoya, a native village along the edge of the lake, which is recorded as the site of his death (see list of sites and peoples visited by the Hernando de Soto Expedition).
Lake Village was later founded at this location by European-American colonists. The area was developed for cotton plantations, and the county seat was the center of government and county trading. The antebellum years were when the county generated its greatest wealth, at least for planters.
Solo pilot Charles Lindbergh made his first nighttime flight in April 1923 over Lake Chicot and Lake Village.
Lake Village has nine properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Carlton House, Chicot County Courthouse, Sam Epstein House, Gregory Dipping Vat, Lake Village Confederate Monument, Lake Village Post Office, Dr. E.P. McGehee Infirmary, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery (Historic Section), and the John Tushek Building. In addition, the Lake Village Commercial Historic District is listed, as is the nearby Lakeport Plantation. The antebellum mansion of the latter is the only one in the state that is located near the Mississippi River.
From the History section of Lake Village, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Lake Village
32 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 5.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 38°F | 6.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 5.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greenville Hcn (13 mi away), rain and snow from Portland, 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
Chicot County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2019-06-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Greenville 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Eudora 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Dermott 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- McGehee 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Leland 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Hollandale 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Hamburg 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Oak Grove 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Monticello 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Indianola 38 mi east, 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
- Lake Village Commercial Historic District 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office in Lake Village, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicot County Courthouse 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Lake Village, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Tushek Building 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlton House, Lake Village, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. E.P. McGehee Infirmary, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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