Arcadia, Louisiana

About Arcadia

Set in the northwestern part of Louisiana, Arcadia is a small town, home to 2,579 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Arcadia is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 707 residents per square mile.

📰 Arcadia News Today

• Juanita Frye Obituary (2026) - Arcadia, LA - Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Febbie Lonidier Obituary (2026) - Arcadia, LA - Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Arcadia Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• DOTD announces project to repair sections of US 80 & LA 9 in Bienville Parish wwwapps.dotd.la.gov · May 21
• Where Bonnie and Clyde died—and still live on Encyclopedia Britannica · Jul 28
• Arcadia mayor, accused of being Chinese foreign agent, strikes deal with feds and resigns latimes.com · May 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arcadia Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named Arcadia — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 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 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arcadia

• El Jarrito Mexican Grill — mexican
• Jimmy's Chicken — chicken
• Kenny's Place — american
• Luigi's Restaurant — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Vicksburg, Shreveport, and Pacific Railroad Depot · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Arcadia

• Arcadia High School
• Crawford Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bienville Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arcadia

🏘️ Nearby Communities