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Arkansas · Central Arkansas · #731
Lonoke County, Arkansas
East of Little Rock in the Arkansas River valley's agricultural flats, Lonoke County has become one of Arkansas's fastest-growing counties as Little Rock's eastern suburban expansion has pushed through Cabot and into a county that offers lower housing costs with reasonable metro access.
County SeatLonoke
Population75,000
Founded1873
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Office: Lonoke County Office of Emergency Management
Address: 301 N Center St, Lonoke, AR 72086
Phone: (501) 676-2368
Alert System: AR Alert; CodeRed; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Multiple shelter locations; Lonoke, Cabot, Austin community facilities
FEMA Region: Region 6
Notes: Central Arkansas; Lonoke is county seat; Cabot is the major population center and one of Arkansas’s fastest-growing cities; Bayou Meto drainage (flooding); tornado corridor; explosive suburban growth east of Little Rock on I-40; Camp Robinson (Arkansas National Guard) in adjacent Pulaski County border area; agricultural county rapidly suburbanizing
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Lonoke County Road Department – (501) 676-2368
Public Transit: Very limited; primarily auto-dependent suburban county; some Rock Region Metro service in Cabot area
Road Conditions: ARDOT – idrivearkansas.com
Notes: I-40 runs through county (Cabot exits 7-11); US-70 (historic highway through Lonoke town); Cabot is 25 miles east of Little Rock; massive residential growth driving road infrastructure investment; Lonoke County is one of Arkansas’s fastest-growing counties; commuter county for Little Rock metro
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Lonoke County Planning – (501) 676-2368 | lonokecounty.org
Services: Building permits for unincorporated county; Cabot (very active – separate), Lonoke, Austin, Carlisle, England, Ward, Cato, Scott separate
Notes: Cabot is one of Arkansas’s most active building markets; explosive suburban growth from Little Rock; Ward and Austin growing rapidly; Lonoke County residential construction is extraordinary for a rural Arkansas county; commercial development along I-40 significant
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Lonoke County Veterans Service Office – (501) 676-2368
VA Medical: Central Arkansas VA (Little Rock) – 25 miles west on I-40; very accessible
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment
Notes: I-40 access makes Little Rock VA very accessible; growing veteran and military family community in Lonoke County (commuters to Little Rock AFB area, Camp Robinson)
Services: Books, e-books, public computers, Wi-Fi, children’s programs; growing system reflecting population growth
Notes: Rapidly expanding library system tracking Lonoke County’s explosive population growth; Cabot branch one of the most active in central Arkansas outside Little Rock metro; new branch libraries being planned
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Cabot Sports Complex (growing recreational infrastructure); Lonoke County fairgrounds; Bayou Meto (duck hunting – Bayou Meto WMA is one of Arkansas’s most famous public duck hunting areas); Stuttgart/Bayou Meto area extends into Lonoke County; agricultural heritage; growing trail infrastructure with county growth
Notes: Bayou Meto Wildlife Management Area extends into Lonoke County and is one of Arkansas’s finest public duck hunting areas; the suburban growth of Lonoke County is creating demand for parks, trails, and recreational facilities at a rapid pace; Cabot has invested in sports complexes and parks reflecting its fast-growing population; the county still has significant agricultural land creating outdoor recreation on private property
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Lonoke County GIS – lonokecounty.org/gis | (501) 676-2368
Parcel Search: Available through county GIS; very active due to development pressure
Notes: Active GIS tracking rapid development; Bayou Meto flood mapping; I-40 corridor infrastructure mapping; agricultural land conversion tracking
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Lonoke County Animal Control – (501) 676-2368; Cabot Animal Services – (501) 843-3533
Services: Stray intake, adoptions, owner surrenders, spay/neuter, animal control
Notes: Rapidly growing county creating increasing animal service demands; Cabot area humane organizations active; Lonoke County Humane Society
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Lonoke County – (501) 676-2368; Cabot city sanitation; multiple city programs
Recycling: Cabot city recycling growing; county drop-off sites expanding
Environmental: Arkansas DEQ; Bayou Meto watershed (critical for waterfowl and agriculture); rapid suburban development stormwater management; agricultural land conversion impacts
Notes: Lonoke County’s explosive growth is creating major stormwater management challenges; agricultural land conversion to residential areas increases impervious surface and stormwater runoff; Bayou Meto watershed protection is important for both the famous duck hunting and for agricultural drainage; ADEQ monitors new development’s environmental impacts; the county faces the typical environmental challenges of rapid exurban growth – managing the transition from agricultural to suburban land use while protecting water quality
About Lonoke County
Lonoke County’s Cabot has driven the county’s growth as the primary beneficiary of Little Rock’s eastward suburban expansion – families seeking affordable housing with access to Little Rock employment have made Cabot one of the most active residential growth communities in Arkansas. The county’s agricultural character – rice, soybeans, and catfish aquaculture in the Grand Prairie – persists in its rural eastern townships while the western communities near I-40 develop commercial and residential density. Cabot’s school system has been a significant driver of residential choice.
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Arkansas assesses property at 20% of true market value. Property owners may appeal to the County Board of Equalization on the third Monday of August. Arkansas offers a homestead credit of $375. Arkansas has no estate or inheritance tax.
Public Records
Lonoke County Health Unit — Lonoke: (501) 676-6366 (confirm address)
Note: Circuit Clerk = ex-officio County Recorder; records deeds, mortgages, liens, surety bonds
Note: Criminal records for Lonoke County held by Arkansas state repository, NOT county
Note: Permanent court records (except juvenile) are public and accessible upon written request
DISTRICT COURT: 301 N. Center Street, Lonoke — (501) 676-2316 (confirm separate District Court contact)
COUNTY COURT: Presided over by County Judge Doug Erwin
CORONER: James Pearson
210 North Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086
Sheriff: John Staley
440 Dee Dee Lane, Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3001
Fax: (501) 676-3017
911
Jail: Lonoke area (confirm address — likely near 440 Dee Dee Lane)
Inmate Search: Via county or state resources
Civil Process: Contact Sheriff — (501) 676-3001
CIRCUIT CLERK (Deeds, Court Records)
Phone: (501) 676-2316
Address: 301 N. Center St., Lonoke, AR 72086
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM
Case Search: caseinfo.arcourts.gov
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging: Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (CAAA) — serves Lonoke County
Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK
301 N. Center St., Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2368
CIRCUIT CLERK (Deeds, Court Records)
301 N. Center St., Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2316
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Lonoke County Clerk, Probate Division (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
No dedicated Lonoke County genealogical or historical society was confirmed in available directories.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
In Lonoke County, probate matters are handled by the County Clerk’s Office, while other Circuit Court matters go through the separate Circuit Clerk.
Lonoke County Clerk – Probate Division 301 N. Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086 (501) 676-2368 (Probate/County Clerk); (501) 676-2316 (Circuit Clerk, other case types) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Arkansas has one of the more generous small-estate thresholds in the country, so check this first.
Small Estate Affidavit – for estates where total property value (after debts, excluding the homestead and statutory spousal/minor-child allowances) is $100,000 or less. Available 45 days after the death. Filed using Form 23 (Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee) under Ark. Code § 28-41-101 – no personal representative is appointed, and no full administration is needed.
Independent Administration – available when the will authorizes it, or when all heirs agree to it. The personal representative acts with minimal court oversight at each step.
Supervised Administration – the traditional, more heavily court-involved track; used for contested estates or when independent administration isn’t available or agreed to.
Administration with Will Annexed – used when a valid will doesn’t name an executor, or the named executor can’t or won’t serve.
If using the small estate affidavit
Wait at least 45 days after the death.
Confirm the estate’s total value (after debts, excluding homestead and statutory allowances) is $100,000 or less and there are no unresolved claims against the estate.
Complete Form 23, the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee, listing the property and heirs.
File it with the Probate Clerk, or present it with a certified death certificate directly to banks or other institutions holding the property.
If filing for independent or supervised administration
Gather the original will (if any), a certified death certificate, a list of assets/debts, and names of heirs.
File a Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 3, if there’s a will) or a Petition for Appointment of Administrator/Administratrix (Form 2, if there isn’t) with the Probate Division. Filing fee is $165.
If there’s a will, the court formally admits it to probate; the court then issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The personal representative must file an inventory of estate assets within 2 months of appointment.
Creditor notice must be published in a local newspaper, plus direct notice to known creditors; creditors then have 6 months from the date of first publication to file claims.
If independent administration applies, the personal representative can act on most matters without seeking court approval at each step.
After debts are resolved, the personal representative files a final settlement with the court; once approved, the estate closes.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no separate court filing fee (a nominal recording fee may apply depending on what’s being transferred).
Formal probate filing fee: $165 (may vary somewhat by county).
Personal representative and attorney compensation: no fixed statutory rate – courts typically look to roughly 2–5% of the estate’s value as a reasonable baseline, subject to court approval as “just and reasonable.”
No state estate tax or inheritance tax in Arkansas.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
120 W. 2nd St., Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2229
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Unit
(501) 676-2913
DHS / SNAP / Medicaid
(800) 482-8988
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Lonoke County Health Unit – Lonoke: (501) 676-2381; Cabot: (501) 843-3636
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records, restaurant inspections
Hospital: Baptist Health Medical Center – Heber Springs accessible; primarily uses Little Rock hospitals for major care; Cabot is growing enough to attract medical development
Notes: Lonoke County’s rapid growth is driving healthcare investment; Baptist Health and CHI St. Vincent accessible in Little Rock; growing primary care presence in Cabot; two health units serve the dispersed county
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County Facts
County Seat: Lonoke
Population: 75,000
Area: 792 sq mi
Established: 1873
Tier: 3
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