Welcome to Mena AR and our beautiful area of Polk County and the Ouachita (Wash-i-taw) Mountains of Western AR. Mena is known as one of the best areas in the United States to retire because of its four seasons, low taxes, slow pace and quality environment. This area can be considered the "heart" and "pride" of the Ouachita Mountains. With its clean mountain air and abundant freshwater, the area is overflowing with the beauty of nature.