Izard County /ˈɪzɜːrd/ is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,577. The county seat is Melbourne. Izard County is Arkansas’s 13th county, formed on October 27, 1825, and named for War of 1812 General and Arkansas Territorial Governor George Izard. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county.
| Name: | Izard County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 05-065 |
| State: | Arkansas |
| Founded: | October 27, 1825 |
| Named for: | George Izard |
| Seat: | Melbourne |
| Largest city: | Horseshoe Bend |
| Total Area: | 584 sq mi (1,510 km²) |
| Land Area: | 581 sq mi (1,500 km²) |
| Total Population: | 13,577 |
| Population Density: | 23/sq mi (9.0/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.izardcountyar.org |
Izard County location map. Where is Izard County?
Izard County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 584 square miles (1,510 km), of which 581 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km) (0.6%) is water.
Major highways
- Arkansas Highway 5
- Arkansas Highway 9
- Arkansas Highway 56
- Arkansas Highway 58
- Arkansas Highway 69
- Arkansas Highway 69 Business
- Arkansas Highway 177
- Arkansas Highway 223
- Arkansas Highway 289
- Arkansas Highway 354
Adjacent counties
- Fulton County (north)
- Sharp County (east)
- Independence County (southeast)
- Stone County (southwest)
- Baxter County (northwest)
Izard County Topographic Map
Izard County Satellite Map
Izard County Outline Map
