About Weldon
Weldon is a tiny community in eastern Arkansas counting 58 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Weldon is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 242 residents per square mile.
📰 Weldon News Today
- Lisa Weldon Obituary | Westfield Chapel | Springdale, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Jerry Wayne Weldon Obituary | Roller Funeral Homes | Osceola, AR Tribute Archive · Jul 30
- Weldon, AR Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Aug 7
- Weldon David Wilson, Jr. Obituary (2025) - Searcy, AR - Searcy McEuen Funeral Home - Searcy Legacy obituary · Nov 19
- Sarah Cameron Obituary - El Dorado, AR Dignity Memorial · Dec 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Weldon Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Weldon — but the Arkansas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- With 58 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in eastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeTown
Population (2024)58
Rank in state#483 of 500
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density242/sq mi
Coordinates35.4480, -91.2316