Bald Knob Arkansas Map

About Bald Knob, Arkansas

Bald Knob is a locality in White County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,518. The population density is 198.3 people per km². Bald Knob is located at 35.3098°N, 91.5679°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72010.

Bald Knob rises from the flatlands of White County, a gentle swell in the otherwise level terrain where the Arkansas sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 34.3 miles north-east of Cabot, AR (from Cabot, AR: bearing 47°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-east of Judsonia. The land around Bald Knob is a patchwork of emerald fields and the deep green of distant timber, the air often carrying the rich, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening crops. Here, the sun, particularly in the late afternoon, bleeds across the horizon in hues of apricot and rose, painting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of barns and fences. The character of Bald Knob is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the people move with a steady, unhurried grace, their lives intertwined with the seasons. The history of Bald Knob is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of this fertile delta. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the crops that flourish under the Arkansas sun, with cotton and soybeans once dominating the landscape and still playing a significant role. The town itself grew around the railroad, a vital artery for transporting goods and connecting this community to the wider world. While the days of booming cotton harvests may have faded, Bald Knob retains a distinctive spirit, a testament to its enduring connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The local fair, a vibrant annual event, continues to be a focal point, celebrating the harvest and the close-knit bonds that define life in Bald Knob.

About This Bald Knob Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bald Knob, 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 Bald Knob and White County.

Detailed location data for Bald Knob includes the ZIP code (72010), telephone area code (337), county seat of White County (Searcy), and school district assignment (Bald Knob School District). 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 Bald Knob is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.