Joy, Arkansas facts for kids
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Joy, Arkansas
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 Joy, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Joy, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | White |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 50752 |
Joy is a small place in White County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government.
Joy is found along Arkansas Highway 36. It is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) west-northwest of a larger city called Searcy.
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Discovering Joy, Arkansas
Joy is a unique place in Arkansas. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses. They are not officially part of a city or town. People living there still get services. These services come from the county or state. For example, the county might handle roads and police.
How are Unincorporated Communities Governed?
These communities do not have a mayor or city council. Decisions are made by the county government. This is different from a city. Cities have their own local laws and leaders.
Where is Joy Located?
Joy is in White County, Arkansas. White County is in the central part of the state. Arkansas is a state in the southern United States.
Getting to Joy
You can find Joy by traveling on Arkansas Highway 36. This highway helps connect different areas. Joy is not far from Searcy. Searcy is a bigger city nearby. It is about 12.6 miles (20.3 kilometers) away.
