Smackover, AR

The town of Smackover is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The population was 1,811 at the 2010 census. The town was founded in 1871 and named for a mineral called smackoverite, which was found near the town site.

Real estate in Smackover is primarily made up of small, single-family homes. There are also a few larger homes and apartments available, but they are in relatively short supply. The average price for a home in Smackover is $130,000.

The economy of Smackover is largely based on agriculture and tourism. Agriculture includes cattle ranching and farming, while tourism includes visitors to the nearby Ozark National Forest and Lake Ouachita National Recreation Area. There is also a small industrial base in the town that produces items such as lumber and fertilizer.