Decatur Arkansas Map

About Decatur, Arkansas

Decatur is a locality in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,567. The population density is 123.1 people per km². Decatur is located at 36.3359°N, 94.4608°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72722.

Decatur rests in a landscape of verdant hills and hollows, where the Ozark Plateau begins its gentle descent. It lies 14.3 miles west of Bentonville, AR (from Bentonville, AR: bearing 260°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Centerton. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the rich, damp perfume of turned earth and burgeoning leaves, a scent that clings to the skin like a second, more primal garment. Fields of soybeans and corn, ambitious in their greenness, stretch across the rolling terrain, punctuated by stands of oak and hickory that offer a cool, dappled shade. The winding roads, often shaded by overhanging branches, seem to confess the secrets of the land, leading the eye to distant farmsteads and the glint of sunlight on unseen creeks. This is a place where the sky feels vast, and the quiet hum of insects is the dominant sound, a constant reminder of the life that pulses beneath the surface. The history of Decatur is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have worked for generations. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil and abundant timber, the economy has long been tied to agriculture, with the cultivation of apples and peaches once a significant draw, leaving a legacy of orchards that still dot the surrounding hills. Later, the timber industry played a vital role, shaping the early development and character of Decatur. Though the economic landscape has shifted, a deep-rooted connection to the land persists, evident in the local farmers markets and the pride taken in the bounty of the harvest. The community retains a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring strength drawn from its rural foundations and the unhurried rhythm of life that continues to define Decatur.

About This Decatur Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Decatur, 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 Decatur and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Decatur includes the ZIP code (72722), telephone area code (479), county seat of Benton County (Bentonville), and school district assignment (Decatur 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 Decatur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.