Waldron, AR Home for Rent

Waldron is surrounded by forests and immersed in outdoor activities in western Arkansas' Ouachita Mountains. This small town anchors Scott County, which is largely rooted in timber production and made up of U.S. Forest Service land. Lifelong residents Sharon and Rory Wadkins have witnessed the community's growth over the years, but say it remains a place where you know your neighbors by first name. "If they need our assistance, they'll call us and we'll always come. If we need them, they'll always come," Sharon says. Affordability is helping to drive Waldron's growth, according to Rory. The median price is about $140,000 for single-family homes. "A lot of people from Texas have moved down here in the last few years because you can buy a bigger place and still have money left in the bank," says Rory, the broker and owner at United Country - Country Living Realty. Minimal Traditional, cottage, bungalow and ranch-style homes date throughout the 20th century. They're often perched on wooded lots ranging from about a third of an acre to several acres. The town encourages lawn upkeep with a yard of the month competition. The Ouachita mountains spread east and west across the landscape,