Stephens, Arkansas
Stephens is a city of 1,099 people in Ouachita County, Arkansas, founded in 1889.
Why visit Stephens
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Arkansas Highway 57 Bridge, Dennis and Christine Garrison House and Green Cemetery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Stephens
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stephens
Stephens is a city in southwest Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stephens had a population of 770. It is part of the Camden Micropolitan Statistical Area. Stephens was incorporated in 1889.
From the Wikipedia article Stephens, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Arkansas Highway 57 Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks5
Dennis and Christine Garrison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Green Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic cemetery in Ouachita County, Arkansas, US
Holt-Poindexter Store Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Place in Arkansas listed on National Register of Historic Places
Lester and Haltom No. 1 Well Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Place in Arkansas listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship3
Mount Prospect Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Church building in Arkansas, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Stephens
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 31°F | 4.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 4.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 41°F | 6.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 68°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 50°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 33°F | 5.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Magnolia (13 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
Ouachita County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-15: Bunker Fire (Fire)
- 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)
- 2023-04-04: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ralph C Weiser Field Airport (AGO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Magnolia 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Camden 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Smackover 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- East Camden 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Norphlet 25 mi east, about 39 min by car
- El Dorado 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Prescott 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Gurdon 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Hampton 36 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Arkadelphia 49 mi north, 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
- 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
- Stephens, AR, water tower IMG 2210, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arkansas Highway 57 Bridge, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holt-Poindexter Store Bldg, Glennglover5, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dennis and Christine Garrison House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Prospect, Mercurydog48, CC BY-SA 3.0
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