Why visit Waldron
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scott Theatre, C.E. Forrester House and Old Scott County Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Waldron
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waldron
Waldron is a city in Scott County, Arkansas, United States. Its population was 3,386 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Scott County.
From the Wikipedia article Waldron, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
C.E. Forrester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Old Scott County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
In Waldron, Arkansas
Poteau Work Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Service building in Scott County, United States of America
Poteau Work Center Residence No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Scott County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Arkansas, United States
Waldron Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Scott County Museum of History
Museum
184 South Main Street, Waldron
Jan-May,Sep-Dec We-Sa 10:00-16:00; Jun-Aug Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Blythe's Scott County Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
1205 North Main Street, Waldron
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes9
Judy's Drive In
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
1024 North Main Street, Waldron
Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Charbroiler Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
58 US 71 Bypass South, Waldron
Mo-Th 10:30-19:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-20:00; Su off
California Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
88 North Hwy 71 Bypass, Waldron
History
Waldron was platted in 1845 by surveyor W. P. Waldron, and named for him. A post office called Waldron has been in operation since 1846. Waldron was incorporated in 1875. Waldron was reached by the Arkansas Western Railroad from Heavener, Oklahoma in 1901. Later called the Arkansas Western Railway, a subsidiary of and subsequently incorporated into the Kansas City Southern, the line is now leased to and operated by the Arkansas Southern Railroad.
From the History section of Waldron, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
680 Saint Jude Drive, Waldron
Waldron Pentecostal Church of God
Church · Pentecostal · 1.1 mi
511 East 6th Street, Waldron
Waldron United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
536 Featherston Street, Waldron
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Waldron
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 31°F | 3.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 39°F | 4.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 30°F | 4.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waldron (1 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
Scott 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)
- 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
Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 31 miles away.
- Mansfield 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Booneville 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Charleston 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Heavener 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Poteau 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Barling 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Pocola 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Paris 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Fort Smith 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Van Buren 41 mi north, 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
- Waldron, AR 001, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldron, AR 006, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldron, AR 005, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldron, AR 003, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldron, AR 002, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scott County Courthouse, Waldron, AR, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waldron Commercial Historic District, 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waldron Commercial Historic District, 1, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waldron, AR 007, Brandonrush, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scott City County Jail, (Old), Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS044-E-68760 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-51466 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-53763 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-53764 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-34207 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-51467 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-67690 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- C.E. Forrester House, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poteau Work Center Residence No. 2, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poteau Work Center, Valis55, CC BY-SA 3.0
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