Sparkman, Arkansas
City · Population 333 · #311 in Arkansas
About Sparkman
Sparkman, AR is a tiny community located in southern Arkansas with an estimated population of 333.
Officially, Sparkman is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 258 residents per square mile.
📰 Sparkman News Today
- Flooding hits northwest Dallas County after overnight rain KARK · Jun 25
- Dorothy Jean Randle Obituary Mar 13, 2026 Benton Funeral Home · Mar 13
- Carlton Owens Arkadelphian.com · May 20
- Sparkman man charged with rape, incest and failure to comply with reporting requirements camdenarknews.com · Jan 12
- Jimmy Lee Osborne Obituary (2026) - Sparkman, AR - Unity Mortuary - Knoxville Legacy obituary · Mar 6
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What Makes Sparkman Unique
- The only place in America named Sparkman — 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
- 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.
🏫 Schools in Sparkman
- SPARKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)333
Rank in state#311 of 500
Land area1.29 sq mi
Density258/sq mi
Coordinates33.9172, -92.8500