Princeton Cemetery · National Register of Historic Places
Princeton’s story
181 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1845Princeton is settled
PrincetonAR
The National Register of Historic Places lists 2 places here.
Mt. Carmel Methodist Church · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Is Princeton a good place to live?
100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Princeton, above both the Arkansas town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 124 in Arkansas we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Princeton. Its National Register listings include Culbertson Kiln and Wommack Kiln. Princeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Princeton stand out
Where Princeton beats most towns.
Small town
3 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Princeton: who provides what
Princeton is unincorporated, so Dallas County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEntergy Arkansas13.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTulip-Princeton Water AssnNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesDallas CountyDallas 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 hereDallas County ClerkDallas County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2015
ZIP code7172571725 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Princeton.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring50–74°
Summer69–91°
Fall51–75°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Princeton is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Princeton, 46% come from inland flooding and 14% from tornadoes. FEMA expects more storm and flood damage locally than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Princeton stands out in Arkansas and nationally, with more of its adults who had a checkup this year
Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Princeton. For adults locally, the share who have high blood pressure is 54%. Against the Arkansas average, Princeton comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 15.
| Princeton | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 39% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 54% | 41% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Arkansas
5 better12 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Princeton | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.7% | 14.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 20.2% | 24.6% |
| More adults with diabetes | 19.1% | 13.3% |
Dallas County Medical Center
16.3 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 Princeton
13pages on Princeton
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Princeton; the nearest are
Southern Arkansas University TechCommunity college · Public · Camden24.8 mi$5,040 in-state tuitionHenderson State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Arkadelphia27 mi$8,244 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Princeton residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
About Princeton
Census-designated place in Arkansas, United States
Princeton is an unincorporated community in Princeton Township, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located at the junction of Arkansas highways 8 and 9, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) southwest of Carthage. Princeton Cemetery, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the community. was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 13.
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- Elevation
- 276 ft
Questions about Princeton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Princeton, AR a good place to live?
Princeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. The National Register of Historic Places lists 2 places here.