Arkabutla is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tate County, Mississippi, United States. Arkabutla is located approximately 9 miles west of Coldwater and approximately 9 miles north of Strayhorn. It also lies approximately 4 miles south of the dam at Arkabutla Lake. Although an unincorporated community, it has a post office and a zip code of 38602. The community derives its name from Arkabutla Creek. Per the 2020 Census, the population was 285.