Why visit Rockwell
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Van Lyell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Rockwell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockwell
Rockwell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockwell had a population of 4,548.
From the Wikipedia article Rockwell, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Van Lyell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Hill Wheatley Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Boat Launch, Courtesy Dock, Fishing, Grill, Natural Surface Walking Trail, Parking, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Sand Beach, Swimming,...
688 Majestic Lodge Road, Hot Springs
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
School · 5.9 mi
300 Silver Street, Hot Springs
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
School · 3.7 mi
700 Main Street, Hot Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Rockwell
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 4.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hot Springs 1 Nne (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
Garland County has had 15 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
Memorial Field (HOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Piney 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Lake Hamilton 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Hot Springs 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Hot Springs Village 16 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Malvern 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Arkadelphia 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Glenwood 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Haskell 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Mount Ida 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Benton 33 mi east, 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
- Van Lyell House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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