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 | 21:46:05 (15th April 2026) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Lester is located at 35°52'40"N 90°27'12"W (35.8778500, -90.4534400).
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Weather
68°F
Partly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph SSW
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 10 to 15 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 places with the same name (3)
- Lester, West Virginia city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 312 people.
- Lester, Iowa city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States with a population of 303 people.
- Lester, Alabama town with a population of 134 people.
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 |
| Cash | 359 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Lake View | 349 | City of Arkansas, USA |
| Black Oak | 259 | Town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Fisher | 212 | Human settlement in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Egypt | 111 | Town in Arkansas |