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Harrisburg/Poinsett County is located in Northeast Arkansas and Harrisburg is the county seat. The County has a rich history and several local spots are listed on the National Registery of Historic Places. Harrisburg is located in the center of Poinsett County situated on the western slopes of beautiful Crowley's Ridge. We also have some of the best and richest farmland in the state of Arkansas.
Harrisburg is surrounded by forests, and is an ideal location in Northeast Arkansas, close to major industrial cities like Jonesboro, AR which is just a few miles north and Memphis, TN an easy 1 hour drive east.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Lake Poinsett State Park - Playground, pavilions, paved campsites/full hookups, walking trails, pinic areas, kayak and boat rentals and great fishing of all kinds.
Lawrence Reddmann Municipal Park - Playground, swimming pool, pavilions, walking track, baseball field, and tennis courts.
Dana Collins Municipal Park - Playground, walking track, skateboard park, pavilion.
Harrisburg Downtown Veterans Park - Downtown at the Court Square, where our historical Poinsett County Court House is located.
The Harrisburg Festival on the Ridge and 5K Run - Annual celebration on the Court Square is the first weekend in June and the 5K Run is the last weekend in May. There is live entertainment, kiddy rides, games, arts and crafts, food vendors, horseshoe competition, and evening street dance.
Parker Pioneer Homestead - It is an authentic late 1800's pioneer village just a few miles south and is open to the public during the Pioneer Festival held in October. It is also available to rent for family reunions and weddings.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Crowley's Ridge Vintage Market - Vendors from across the state will be setup around the court square April 25th and 26th. If you are interested in becoming a vendor - contact graysattic@yahoo.com
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas?
For those of you that retire in Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas such as a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.
Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.
If you retire in Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
27
F°
37
F°
47
F°
Feb
31
F°
41
F°
51
F°
Mar
39
F°
50
F°
61
F°
Apr
49
F°
60
F°
71
F°
May
58
F°
69
F°
80
F°
Jun
66
F°
77
F°
88
F°
Jul
70
F°
80
F°
90
F°
Aug
69
F°
80
F°
90
F°
Sep
60
F°
72
F°
84
F°
Oct
49
F°
61
F°
73
F°
Nov
39
F°
50
F°
60
F°
Dec
30
F°
39
F°
48
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
23
0
Feb
0
17
0
Mar
0
8
0
Apr
0
1
0
May
1
0
0
Jun
10
0
0
Jul
18
0
0
Aug
16
0
0
Sep
5
0
0
Oct
0
1
0
Nov
0
7
0
Dec
0
19
0
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
4
"
8
30
%
Feb
4
"
8
34
%
Mar
5
"
8
40
%
Apr
5
"
8
49
%
May
5
"
9
59
%
Jun
4
"
7
67
%
Jul
4
"
7
71
%
Aug
3
"
5
70
%
Sep
3
"
6
63
%
Oct
5
"
8
51
%
Nov
5
"
8
42
%
Dec
5
"
9
34
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
2
"
1
1
Feb
1
"
1
1
Mar
1
"
0
0
Apr
0
"
0
0
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
0
"
0
0
Nov
0
"
0
0
Dec
1
"
0
0
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas
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Nursing homes
State veteran home
Condos
Over 50 Communities
Harrisburg has become a bedroom community for Jonesboro, Arkansas.
All kinds of housing available.
Senior Assistance in
Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas
Harrisburg - Poinsett County - Northeast Arkansas offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
Harrisburg Senior Citizens Building is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm - lots of activities and lunch served everyday. The have county wide tournaments of different activities every month. Meals on Wheels and a van service for seniors
Woodbriar Nursing Home - Great Nursing home facility in Harrisburg
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