Clinton Arkansas Map

About Clinton, Arkansas

Clinton is a locality in Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,509. The population density is 74.0 people per km². Clinton is located at 35.5915°N, 92.4604°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72031.

Clinton, a place where the Ozark foothills begin to soften their rugged edges, unfolds under a sky that often holds a painter's palette of bruised purples and gentle golds at dusk. It lies 34.8 miles north of Conway, AR (from Conway, AR: bearing 358°T), and is situated 10.3 miles west of Fairfield Bay. The landscape here is a study in green and brown, a gentle roll of hills cloaked in mixed hardwoods and pines, with meandering creeks like Silver Creek and the Buffalo River nearby, their waters glinting like slivers of forgotten glass. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the faint sweetness of wild honeysuckle, a perfume that clings to the very essence of this Arkansas locale. The roads, often winding, follow the contours of the land, leading past weathered barns and fields that hint at a quiet, persistent agricultural spirit. The history of Clinton is rooted in its early settlers, who found fertile ground and abundant timber in this part of Van Buren County. The local economy, once heavily reliant on logging and farming, has seen shifts, with tourism now playing a more prominent role, drawn by the natural beauty of the surrounding Ozark National Forest and the allure of the Buffalo National River, a designated National River. This proximity to the wild has fostered a character in Clinton that values outdoor pursuits, from fishing and canoeing to hiking through the verdant trails. While the town itself is a hub for daily life, its true distinction lies in its ability to connect residents and visitors to the enduring, unpretentious splendor of the Arkansas Ozarks.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.591467, -92.460436. 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 Clinton and Van Buren County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (72031), telephone area code (870), county seat of Van Buren County (Clinton), and school district assignment (Clinton 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 Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.