Barling, Arkansas

About Barling

Barling is a close-knit town in western Arkansas counting 5,284 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Barling is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.

📰 Barling News Today

• 200 E P St Unit A, Barling, AR 72923 Realtor.com · Aug 17
• Jeannie Belle "Girty" Neely Obituary (2026) - Barling, AR - Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home - Fort Gibson Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Linda Sue McCauley Obituary Apr 28, 2026 Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home · Apr 28
• Barling detective seeks help to identify man found in Arkansas River in 1993 - Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 8
• 33-year-old Barling cold case gets new look from investigators 5newsonline.com · Jul 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Barling Unique

• The only place in America named Barling — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,284.
• Easy reach of Fort Smith (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Barling

• Blue Agave — mexican
• Bob and Wanda's Wagon Wheel
• Bruce Terri Catering

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chaffee Barbershop Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Barling

• Barling City Park reviews ★
• Celebration Garden and Wellness Park reviews ★
• Chaffee Soccer Site reviews ★
• Dam Site North Public Use Area reviews ★
• Dam Site South Public Use Area reviews ★
• Spring Hill Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Barling

• BARLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Valley Behavioral Health System · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Barling

🏘️ Nearby Communities