Newport, Arkansas
Newport is a city of 8,024 people in Jackson County, Arkansas, founded in 1870.
Why visit Newport
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Newport Bridge, Arkansas State University-Newport, Newport High School and Arkansas Bank & Trust Company.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Newport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newport
Newport is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States located on the White River, 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Little Rock. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 8,005.
From the Wikipedia article Newport, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Newport Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in Newport, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas State University-Newport
School · 2.6 mi
2-year college in Arkansas, United States
7648 Victory Boulevard, Newport
Museums and landmarks12
Newport High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
High school in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, United States
Arkansas Bank & Trust Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Empie-Van Dyke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Gregg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jackson County, Arkansas
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historical building in Newport, Arkansas, United States
Jackson County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Formerly listed on the NRHP
Jackson Guards Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Memorial in Jacksonport, United States of America
Jacksonport State Park
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
State park in Arkansas, United States
Newport American Legion Community Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States
Newport station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Railway station in Newport, the United States of America
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Erwin Auxiliary Army Airfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes8
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.6 mi
2500 Malcolm Avenue, Newport
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship18
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Saint Cecilia Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
2475 Galeria Drive, Newport
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Asu Newport Sec Career Center (Ignite)
School · 2.6 mi
7648 Victory Blvd, Newport
Healthcare1
Map of Newport
64 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 41°F | 5.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 51°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 60°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 69°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 40°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport Hcn (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
Jackson County has had 25 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)
- 2021-12-23: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Batesville Regional Airport (BVX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Diaz 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Southside 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Batesville 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Augusta 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Bald Knob 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Cave City 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Harrisburg 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Hoxie 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Jonesboro 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Searcy 39 mi southwest, 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
- Missouri-Pacific Depot Newport, AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- High School Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American Legion Community Hut Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Empie-Van Dyke House Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AR Bank & Trust (FNB) Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson County Courthouse Newport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson Guards Memorial Jacksonport AR, Jma661, Public domain
- JACKSON COUNTY JAIL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacksonport State Park Jacksonport AR, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ErwinAirfield, USGS, Public domain
- Gregg House, Jma661, CC BY-SA 3.0
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