Des Arc, AR

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Population
1,841
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
202 ft
Median Home Value
$90,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$424/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$30,921
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Des Arc

Des Arc sits along a scenic bend of the White River in eastern Arkansas, offering a quiet, easygoing setting for everyday life. Named after the river's sweeping curve, the community is shaped by its waterfront location and surrounded by the open fields of the Arkansas Delta. It is the kind of small town where life moves at an unhurried pace and spending an afternoon boating, fishing, or simply enjoying the outdoors comes naturally.

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Downtown Des Arc features casual local diners, essential neighborhood businesses, and the Lower White River Museum State Park right on Main Street. The town serves as a welcoming hub for Prairie County, bringing neighbors together at community parks, local library programs, and Friday night ballgames. For newcomers looking for affordable living, friendly neighbors, and classic river-country charm, Des Arc makes it easy to settle in and feel right at home.

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