Rose Bud is a town in White County, Arkansas, in the United States. Rose Bud has a population of 482 according to a census taken in 2010. Rose Bud even with its small population is the fourth largest town in White County by area behind Beebe and Searcy. The demographics for the area are a majority Caucasian, then Hispanic being the second largest, followed by African-American, and Asian. A majority of the population by a small margin is between the age of 45 and 64. Rose Bud also has their own school district with Pre-K through 12th grade. Rose Buds most notable person was a retired Vietnam veteran known for attaining the Medal of Honor. Kat Mertsch won the PDGA Jonesboro Open in her own homestate 29APR23. Also within the small town is the Infamous haunted Darden-Gifford home.

White County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,822. The county seat is Searcy. White County is Arkansas's 31st county, formed on October 23, 1835, from portions of Independence, Jackson, and Pulaski counties and named for Hugh Lawson White, a Whig candidate for President of the United States. It is an alcohol prohibition or dry county, though a few private establishments can serve alcohol.