Why visit Osceola
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 15 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Hale Avenue Historic District and Osceola Times Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Osceola
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Osceola
Osceola is a city in and a dual county seat of Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. Located along the Mississippi River within the Arkansas Delta, the settlement was founded in 1837 and incorporated in 1853. Occupying an important location on the river, the city's economy grew as steamboat traffic increased. Timber and cotton harvesting would develop, and the city experienced rapid growth and development throughout the early 20th century.
From the Wikipedia article Osceola, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks14
Hale Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Osceola, Arkansas
Osceola Times Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Osceola, United States of America
110 North Poplar Street, Osceola
Bank of Osceola
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bank building in Osceola, Arkansas
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
Florida Brothers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Commericlal building in Osceola, Arkansas
Minaret Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Mississippi County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Courthouse in Osceola, Arkansas, United States
Mississippi County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Jail in Osceola, Arkansas
Old Bell Telephone Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Osceola, Arkansas, United States
Planters Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Violet Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic cemetery in Arkansas, United States
Bank of Osceola Building
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
207-209 East Hale Avenue, Osceola
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes15
Gary's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
1275 West Keiser Avenue, Osceola
Sunday-Thursday: 11AM-9PM, Friday-Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Von's Tasty Wings and Soul Food
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
302 South Poplar Street, Osceola
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
1480 West Keiser Avenue, Osceola
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.5 mi
1001 West Keiser, Osceola
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship16
Saint Matthew Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
501 South Ermen Lane, Osceola
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Church · 1.2 mi
325 West Bard Avenue, Osceola
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Osceola
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 52°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 62°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 34°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Keiser (6 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
Mississippi 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)
- 2021-12-23: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Manila Municipal Airport (MXA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Wilson 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Blytheville 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Manila 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Gosnell 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Lepanto 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Leachville 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Atoka 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Millington 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Marked Tree 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Bartlett 33 mi south, about 53 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
- Mississippi County Courthouse - Osceola, Photolitherland, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hale Avenue Historic District 012, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osceola Times Building 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Violet Cemetery 005, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osceola. AR City Hall 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osceola, AR 022, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minaret Osceola, Colinhester, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida Bros Building 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Osceola 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
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