Bradford, Arkansas
City · Population 681 · #222 in Arkansas
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About Bradford
Bradford, AR is a tiny community located in eastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 681.
Bradford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 783 residents per square mile.
📰 Bradford News Today
- Danny Wayne Knight Obituary (2026) - Bradford, AR - Powell Funeral Home of Bradford Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Obituary: Jessica Marie Wilson White-Page White River Now · Aug 4
- Melissa "Missy" Pollard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information powellfuneralhome.net · Jul 31
- Rodney Keith Guthrie Obituary (2026) - Bradford, AR - Powell Funeral Home of Bradford Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Mary Beth (Bradford) Cason Obituary | Lewis Funeral Chapel | Fort Smith, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 8
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What Makes Bradford Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Bradford — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bradford
- BRADFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BRADFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)681
Rank in state#222 of 500
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density783/sq mi
Coordinates35.4220, -91.4552