Lester, Arkansas
Lester: a city in Craighead County, Arkansas.
About
Lester is a city located in the county of Craighead in the U.S. state of Arkansas.
Quick Facts about Lester
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Craighead County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8779,-90.4534 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:52:23 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Lester is located at 35°52'40"N 90°27'12"W (35.8778500, -90.4534400).
Lester map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
36°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph NNE
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Lester Landing
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lester, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106458 | Arkansas State University-Main Campus | Jonesboro (AR) | 72401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lester, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lester.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lake City Post Office | Lake City (AR) | 72437 |
Other cities in Craighead County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craighead County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| Brookland | 3,863 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lake City | 2,650 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bono | 2,595 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Bay | 1,816 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Monette | 1,629 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Caraway | 1,288 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America |