Rison, Arkansas

About Rison

Rison, AR is a tiny community located in southern Arkansas counting 937 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Rison is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 287 residents per square mile.

📰 Rison News Today

• 'From the Sawmill to the Senate': Harrell Wilson makes his case to District 1 voters KATV · Aug 11
• Schedule - Rison Wildcats (Rison, AR) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 7
• Harrell Wilson outpaces Missy Wardlaw in raising and spending as Arkansas Senate District 1 special primary nears - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 12
• James Edward Attwood Obituary (2026) - Rison, AR - Buie & Cole Funeral Home - Rison Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Rison student-athlete recovering after medical emergency, superintendent says kark.com · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rison Unique

• The only place in America named Rison — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rison

• Main Street Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Rison

• RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• RISON HIGH SCHOOL
• WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• WOODLAWN HIGH SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rison

🏘️ Nearby Communities