Arkansas Counties

Arkansas County is where the state began. Literally, it’s the oldest county in Arkansas. It’s split into Stuttgart and DeWitt.

Down in Arkansas’s southeast corner, Ashley County is about timber and tomatoes. Hamburg, the county seat, hosts an annual tomato festival.

Up in north-central Arkansas, Baxter County is the playground of the Ozarks. Mountain Home is a bustling hub and county seat.

Benton County is where you’ll find the big names. In fact, Walmart’s headquarters is in Bentonville, the county seat.

Boone County sits up in the Ozarks. It’s where you’ll find Harrison, the county seat, which is home to around 38,000 folks.

In the southeastern part of Arkansas, Bradley County is lumber country. It packs a punch when it comes to outdoor recreation.

Calhoun County is about as rural as Arkansas gets. With approximately 4,800 residents, this is the least populous county in the state.

Up in the Ozarks of northwest Arkansas, Carroll County is a tale of two cities. Berryville and Eureka Springs share county seat duties.

Chicot County sits in Arkansas’ southeast corner, bordered by the Mississippi River. This area is prime cotton country.

Clark County is in southwest Arkansas with a population of about 22,000. It’s where the Ouachita Mountains meet the Gulf Coastal Plain.

Clay County straddles the Missouri border in northeast Arkansas. It’s split into two districts. Piggott and Corning share county seats.

Cleburne County is in north-central Arkansas. It’s synonymous with Greers Ferry Lake. This massive reservoir draws tourists from all over.

In south-central Arkansas, Cleveland County is about as rural as it gets. Rison, the county seat, has fewer than 1,000 residents.

Down in southwest Arkansas, Columbia County is oil country. Magnolia is the county seat, and is home to Southern Arkansas University.

Conway County sits in the heart of Arkansas, straddling the Arkansas River. The Arkansas River Valley has flat bottomlands and rolling hills.