Bank of Kingston · National Register of Historic Places
Kingston’s story
173 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1853Kingston is platted
KingstonAR
A town of 19, platted in 1853. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 3.0
Is Kingston a good place to live?
No town among the 124 in Arkansas we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Kingston. Its National Register listings include Bank of Kingston and Bunch Store. Kingston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Kingston stand out
Where Kingston beats most towns.
Small town
19 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Nearby attractions
All 17 attractions →Buffalo National River and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kingston. Close and well known come first.
7 mi National RiverBuffalo National River1.4M visitors a year
37 mi LakeTable Rock Lake
27 mi LandmarkChrist of the Ozarks
37 mi Stadium & arenaDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
37 mi Stadium & arenaBud Walton Arena
38 mi National Military ParkPea Ridge National Military Park132K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Buffalo National River: Mattsrealm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Table Rock Lake: KTrimble (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Christ of the Ozarks: Bobak Ha'Eri, Public domain · Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium: Bobak at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Bud Walton Arena: ~ (The Rebel At) ~, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pea Ridge National Military Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Getting set up
Moving to Kingston: who provides what
Kingston is unincorporated, so Madison County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerCarroll Electric Coop13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMadison Co Water Facilities BdNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMadison CountyMadison County provides services here
Register to voteIn personArkansas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMadison County ClerkMadison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2021
ZIP codes72740, 7274272740 68% · 72742 32%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kingston.
Natural hazards
Kingston faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected losses in Kingston break down as 61% from inland flooding and 11% from tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Kingston sits above 73% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Kingston households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Kingston’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. The public schools here belong to the Jasper School District. 2 public schools serve Kingston, with 214 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 122 | B+ |
| Kingston High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 92 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
$273KZillow home value
Typical home value
Kingston$273K
Arkansas$224K
+2.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
A typical July afternoon in Kingston is 88°F, against 92°F in Arkansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns
The seasons in Kingston: chilly winters, warm summers, with plenty of rain.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–48°
Spring45–68°
Summer64–86°
Fall46–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Kingston is
The share of adults in Kingston who smoke cigarettes is 18%, above both the Arkansas town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). This Arkansas town does better than the Arkansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 9. Among adults locally, 49% have high blood pressure. Only 7 of the 124 Arkansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Kingston.
| Kingston | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 41% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
5 better18 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Kingston | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 8.2% |
Mercy Hospital Berryville
18.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kingston
15pages on Kingston
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kingston; the nearest are
North Arkansas CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harrison26.2 mi$3,504 in-state tuitionUniversity of ArkansasUniversity or college · Public · Fayetteville37.1 mi$10,104 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Kingston residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Landmarks
2 places in Kingston on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Kingston
Census-designated place in Arkansas, United States
Kingston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northeast Madison County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 97. Kingston was platted in 1853 by King Johnson, and named for him.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 1,365 ft
- ZIP code
- 72742
Questions about Kingston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kingston, AR a good place to live?
Kingston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.