Why visit Melbourne
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Arnold Springs Farmstead and Izard County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Melbourne
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Melbourne
Melbourne is a city in and the county seat of Izard County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Melbourne had a population of 1,830. It is home to the main campus of Ozarka College.
From the Wikipedia article Melbourne, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Arnold Springs Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
United States historic place
Izard County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
County courthouse in Melbourne, United States of America
Rector Log Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship4
Caney Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Church building in Arkansas, United States of America
Philadelphia Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Arkansas, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Melbourne
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 24°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 3.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 34°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 27°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Evening Shade 1 Nne (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
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
Sharp County Regional Airport (CKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Calico Rock 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Mountain View 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Cave City 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Cherokee Village 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Batesville 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Highland 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Southside 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Mountain Home 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Mammoth Spring 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Thayer 37 mi northeast, about 59 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
- Arnld9, Al-Ozarka, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philadelphia Methodist Church, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CSCPC 3, Skullrik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rector Log Barn, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Izard County Courthouse 1, Skullrik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Izard County Courthouse 3, Skullrik, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Izard County Courthouse 2, Skullrik, CC BY-SA 3.0
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