Barnett-Attwood House · National Register of Historic Places
New Edinburg’s story
150 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1876New Edinburg is settled
New EdinburgAR
3 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marks' Mills Battlefield Park · Photo: Farther Along · CC BY 2.0
Population
182
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$141K
+1.5% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
32.4
years
Jobs based here
1
A commuter town
Settled
1876
150 years ago
Is New Edinburg a good place to live?
No town among the 124 in Arkansas we compare has a higher home-ownership rate than New Edinburg. Its National Register listings include Marks' Mills Battlefield Park and Barnett-Attwood House. New Edinburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes New Edinburg stand out
Where New Edinburg beats most towns.
Landmarks
3 places in New Edinburg on the National Register of Historic Places.
Small town
182 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in New Edinburg.
Housing
Homes in New Edinburg are worth about $141K, by Zillow’s estimate
$141KZillow home value
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 1.5%.
Typical home value
New Edinburg$141K
Arkansas$224K
+1.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
New Edinburg has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
0%work in town
The top destinations are Pine Bluff (21%), Warren (12%) and Fordyce (10%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Where working residents work
In New Edinburg0%
Pine Bluff21%
Warren12%
Fordyce10%
Camden6%
35 mi
median commute distance
1
jobs based in New Edinburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in New Edinburg is inland flooding, at a high overall level
69risk score of 100
Of the losses FEMA expects in New Edinburg, 42% come from inland flooding and 17% from tornadoes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is New Edinburg’s year
1″snow a winter
New Edinburg’s midsummer high is 92°F, close to Arkansas’ towns (92°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–55°
Spring51–74°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–75°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy New Edinburg is
Among adults in New Edinburg, 16% report frequent physical distress, against 16% in Arkansas’ towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Against the Arkansas average, New Edinburg comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 2. In New Edinburg, 45% of adults have high blood pressure.
| New Edinburg | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 41% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
3 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | New Edinburg | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 18.6% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.7% | 61.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 7.7% |
Dallas County Medical Center
11.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about New Edinburg
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The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to New Edinburg: who provides what
New Edinburg is unincorporated, so Cleveland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest Saline Water Users Assn1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesCleveland CountyCleveland 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 hereCleveland County ClerkCleveland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code7166071660 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave New Edinburg for work
Where New Edinburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1jobs based in New Edinburg
0%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of New Edinburg; the nearest are
University of Arkansas at MonticelloUniversity or college · Public · Monticello27.2 mi$9,292 in-state tuitionSouthern Arkansas University TechCommunity college · Public · Camden29 mi$5,040 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 New Edinburg residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Questions about New Edinburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is New Edinburg, AR a good place to live?
New Edinburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. 3 of its places are on the National Register of Historic Places.
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