Why visit Star City
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Lincoln County Courthouse and Oscar Crow House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Star City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Star City
Star City is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Arkansas, United States. Incorporated in 1876, the city is located between the Arkansas Delta and the Arkansas Timberlands. With an economy historically based on agriculture, today Star City has developed a diverse economy based on both industry and agriculture. As of the 2020 census, Star City had a population of 2,173.
From the Wikipedia article Star City, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Lincoln County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Star City, Arkansas
Oscar Crow House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Parker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Lincoln County, Arkansas
Star City Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Star City Confederate Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Justin Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
400 North Drew Street, Star City
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Star City
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 4.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 37°F | 4.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 5.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cane Creek Sp (4 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
Lincoln County has had 20 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)
- 2023-04-04: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-10: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Tornado)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Grider Field (PBF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Rison 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Pine Bluff 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Dumas 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- McGehee 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Fordyce 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- DeWitt 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Dermott 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Redfield 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Sheridan 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hampton 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Star City Clock Tower 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Star City 003, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln County Courthouse 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Star City Confederate Monument 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oscar Crow House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parker House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 4.0
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