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Osceola, Arkansas

City · Population 6,496 · #57 in Arkansas
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About Osceola

Osceola, AR is a close-knit town located in northeastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 6,496.

Osceola holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 567 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Osceola Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Osceola — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northeastern 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

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,496.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Osceola

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Mississippi County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Osceola

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

🏫 Schools in Osceola

  • CARROLL SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOO
  • NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
  • OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)6,496
Rank in state#57 of 500
Land area11.45 sq mi
Density567/sq mi
Coordinates35.6902, -89.9883

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now89°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind0 to 5 mph

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