Little Rock Travel Guide

Little Rock

State: Arkansas

Country: United States

Little Rock by the Numbers:

Population: 183,133

Elevation: 350 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 48 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 5 inches

Average January Temperature: 40 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 81 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Robotics, Wood Products, Aerospace, Government, the Arts

Ethnic Mix: 54% Caucasian, 40% African American, 3% Hispanic, 5% Other

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: CST

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 501 ( 1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls )

Did You Know?

Forty-Second President of the United States, Bill Clinton previously resided in Little Rock as a child. In 2004, the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Library in Little Rock was built and opened to honor him. Designed to encompass the vision of the former president, the center is located in a 30-acre city park along the south bank of the Arkansas River. It is a must-see attraction for those visiting the city.

Orientation:

Little Rock is located in the mid-east portion of the United States, along the Arkansas River with Memphis 139 miles east, New Orleans 437 miles southeast, and Houston 443 miles southwest.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 327