Little Rock: Community & Culture
Community life in Little Rock is shaped by 9 libraries, 202 congregations, and 35 cultural organizations.
- 1.0 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Arkansas 0.9/1K).
- 1.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Arkansas 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Sidney Sanders Mcmath |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 2100 John Barrow Rd. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (501) 225-0066 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 72204 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2935 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 9 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES NO 60
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ARKANSAS
AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE OF ARKANSAS
THE ROTARY CLUB 99 FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION DEPTARTMENT OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KIWANIS ACTIVITIES OF LITTLE ROCK
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
WEST LITTLE ROCK ROTARY CLUB CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
| Churches · Total count | 202 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Abrams House
Albert Pike Memorial Temple
Alexander House
Anderson, H.M., House
Arkansas Power & Light Building
Arkansas State Capitol
Arkansas State Fairgrounds Historic District
Arkansas State Highway Department Headquarters
Arkansas Territorial Restoration Historic District
Asher Avenue Overpass
Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church
Baer House
Barlow Apartments
Bates, Daisy, House
Beal-Burrow Dry Goods Building
Bechle Apartment Building
Beyerlein House
Blass, Gus, Department Store
Blass, Noland, Jr., House
Block 35 Cobblestone Alley
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 35 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (19)
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF ARKANSAS
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
PINK PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE INCORPORATED
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LITTLE ROCK INC
GIRL SCOUTS - DIAMONDS OF ARKANSAS OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS
HEART OF ARKANSAS UNITED WAY
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS INC
HUMANE SOCIETY OF PULASKI COUNTY
GOODWILL OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CENTRAL AR
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
ARKANSAS 4-H FOUNDATION INC
GOODWILL ARKANSAS EDUCATION INITIATIVES INC
FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF WILLIAM E THRASHER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
COALITION OF ANIMAL RESCUE TRANSPORTERS
LITTLE ROCK LUCKY DAY ANIMAL RESCUE
NAYS POTCAKE 4 PAW ANIMAL RESCUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ARKANSAS STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2,275 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Little Rock+AR |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=72206 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=72206 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=72206 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=72206 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 357 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 394 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 27 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 86 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Little Rock Zoo
Daisy Bates House
Joseph Taylor Robinson House
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
Esse Purse Museum & Store
Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts
Old State House
Historic Arkansas Museum
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
Musuem of Discovery
Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park
William J Clinton Presidential Library
Wild River Country
Arkansas National Guard Museum
Plantation Agriculture Museum
Attractions (1)
Big Rock Mini Golf & Fun Park
Other
Organizations (12)
BOLD PILGRIM CEMETERY PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
SOMA 501 LITTLE ROCK INC
PULASKI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
ARKANSAS LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION
ARKANSAS HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
ARKANSAS FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL
MARKS MILL CEMETARY INC
ARKANSAS WOMENS HISTORY INSTITUTE
KEATON TOWNSHIP PROJECT BARBARA HOLT
FRIENDS OF OAKLAND AND FRATERNAL HISTORIC CEMETERY
HISTORICE AMERICANA & PRESERVATION INC
INDIGENOUS ROOTS PRODUCTIONS
Clubs (7)
CENTRAL ARKANSAS SWIM CLUB INC
LITTLE ROCK TABLE TENNIS CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB OF LITTLE ROCK
LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB INCORPORATED
PLEASANT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
LITTLE ROCK GARDEN CLUB
GRANDE MAUMELLE SAILING CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 11.20 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.00 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2,275 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.24 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 188 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 65 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 6 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 4 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 9 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 33 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 167 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 167 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Little Rock