About Oark
Oark is a small unincorporated community in northwestern Arkansas.
Officially, Oark is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.38 square miles.
📰 Oark News Today
- Arkansas sheriff's office recovers car linked to missing Iowa man 5newsonline.com · Jan 2
- Marilyn Stewart Obituary | Hardwicke Funeral Home | Clarksville, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 11
- Car linked to missing Garwin man found in Arkansas Times Republican · Jan 3
- Arkansas authorities find car linked to missing 22-year-old Tama Co. man KCRG · Jan 2
- Cameron Joseph Hlass Obituary (2026) - Russellville, AR - Humphrey Funeral Services, Inc. Legacy obituary · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oark Unique
- The only place in America named Oark — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oark
- Catulpa Cafe — american
- Oark General Store
- Riverfront Resturaunt
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Byrd’s Adventure Center · Attraction
- Lynn Hollow · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Oark
- OARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- OARK HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.38 sq mi
Coordinates35.6950, -93.5750