Cotter, Arkansas
City · Population 948 · #187 in Arkansas
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About Cotter
Cotter, AR is a tiny community located in northern Arkansas, home to 948 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Cotter is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.45 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 387 residents per square mile.
📰 Cotter News Today
- Mary Nell Crownover Obituary | Roller Funeral Homes | Mountain Home, AR Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Thomas Stuecken Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Cotter, AR - Baxter Bulletin Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Myah Mc Nutt Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
- 9 Prettiest Small Towns In The Ozarks WorldAtlas · Aug 8
- 002-10367-034 Valley Airport Pl, Cotter, AR 72626 [Updated 4/23] Realtor.com · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cotter Unique
- Positioned in northern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cotter
- White Sands Cafe — breakfast
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cotter
- Big Springs Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cotter
- AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- COTTER HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)948
Rank in state#187 of 500
Land area2.45 sq mi
Density387/sq mi
Coordinates36.2819, -92.5208