Austin Arkansas Map

About Austin, Arkansas

Austin is a locality in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,915. The population density is 474.5 people per km². Austin is located at 34.9984°N, 91.9838°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72007.

Austin unfolds across the gentle swells of Lonoke County, a landscape where the earth itself seems to exhale the humid Arkansas air. It lies 2.5 miles north-east of Cabot, AR (from Cabot, AR: bearing 48°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Beebe. Fields of emerald soy and pale gold rice stretch to the horizon, punctuated by the darker, richer green of scattered woodlands that whisper with the rustle of unseen creatures. The sky here often hangs heavy and luminous, a vast canvas that can shift from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the soft, buttery glow of late afternoon sun. Ditches, lined with tenacious Queen Anne's Lace and vibrant purple loosestrife, trace the contours of the land, carrying the slow, brown water of the region’s unassuming creeks. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming honeysuckle, a perfume that clings to everything. The story of Austin is written in the rich alluvial soil, a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed a living from this fertile ground. Its economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to thrive on the cultivation of rice and soybeans, the very crops that define the visual character of the surrounding countryside. The quiet hum of tractors can be heard at planting and harvest, a familiar soundtrack to the lives lived here. While Austin may not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in this enduring connection to the land and the steady, unhurried rhythm of rural life. The local community is a close-knit one, bound by shared history and the simple, honest labor that has sustained Austin for so long.

About This Austin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Austin, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Austin and Lonoke County.

Detailed location data for Austin includes the ZIP code (72007), telephone area code (479, 501, 870), county seat of Lonoke County (Lonoke), and school district assignment (Cabot Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Austin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.