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Population in 2022: 1,412 (93% urban, 7% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.2%
 
Males: 700  (49.6%)
Females: 712  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

37.4 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72082.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,465 (it was $20,478 in 2000)
Kensett:

$31,465
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,094 (it was $11,049 in 2000)

Kensett city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,802 (it was $36,200 in 2000)
Kensett:

$85,802
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $83,803; detached houses: $92,837; mobile homes: $31,543

Median gross rent in 2022: $705.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kensett: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 29.0%
(29.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.6% for Black residents, 66.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 16.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Kensett, AR (2022)
    • 1,19958.2%White alone
    • 36117.5%Black alone
    • 29514.3%Hispanic
    • 26512.9%Two or more races



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Kensett, Arkansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kensett is 314 to 1.


Crime rates in Kensett by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(60.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(62.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(59.6)		0
(0.0)		3
(180.2)		2
(121.6)		3
(181.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.4)		1
(61.8)		1
(62.0)		2
(143.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(54.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(59.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(60.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(62.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		3
(162.0)		3
(182.0)		4
(241.0)		4
(238.4)		2
(118.9)		3
(180.2)		2
(121.6)		2
(121.2)		1
(60.7)		2
(122.8)		6
(370.8)		6
(372.0)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		18
(971.9)		7
(424.8)		8
(481.9)		10
(595.9)		16
(951.2)		5
(300.3)		6
(364.7)		2
(121.2)		5
(303.6)		5
(306.9)		3
(185.4)		7
(434.0)		2
(143.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		20
(1,080)		13
(788.8)		22
(1,325)		24
(1,430)		31
(1,843)		29
(1,742)		26
(1,581)		32
(1,939)		14
(850.0)		22
(1,351)		14
(865.3)		16
(991.9)		15
(1,074)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		7
(378.0)		5
(303.4)		2
(120.5)		4
(238.4)		4
(237.8)		1
(60.1)		1
(60.8)		1
(60.6)		2
(121.4)		3
(184.2)		1
(61.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(71.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(60.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(61.8)		2
(124.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index190.1122.0144.6213.3201.0275.7215.2260.6216.8163.9176.1336.6173.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Kensett, AR

Crime rate in Kensett detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
Arkansas average:

2.25
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Ancestries: English (14.8%), American (12.3%), Irish (7.7%), German (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/16/1911

Elevation: 223 feet

Land area: 1.78 square miles.

Population density: 795 people per square mile   (low).

Kensett, Arkansas map

155 residents are foreign born (7.2% Latin America).

This city:

7.5%
Arkansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Kensett city:

0.8% ($289)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Little Rock, AR (45.6 miles , pop. 60,433).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (96.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (338.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Higginson, AR (1.8 miles ),
Judsonia, AR (1.9 miles ),
Searcy, AR (1.9 miles ),
West Point, AR (2.0 miles),
Griffithville, AR (2.8 miles ),
Bald Knob, AR (2.8 miles ),
Garner, AR (3.0 miles ),
McRae, AR (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 35.23 N, Longitude: 91.67 W

Area code: 501

Distribution of median household income in Kensett, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kensett, AR in 2022
Kensett satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,700
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2011: 9 buildings, average cost: $67,600
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $51,700
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Kensett, AR residents
Average permit cost in Kensett, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +44 (+2.5%).
Most common industries in Kensett, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.2%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Wood products (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Food (8.8%)
  • Wood products (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (11.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Food (7.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Kensett, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Kensett, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Kensett-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 164% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the Kensett city center killed 50 people and injured 325 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1973, a category F4 tornado 17.2 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 289 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kensett-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 472% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 80.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 29.7 miles away from Kensett center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 30.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 38.7 miles away from Kensett center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 138.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 306.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in White County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 14, Tornadoes: 12, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kensett topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Kensett:

  • DAVITA - SEARCY DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; SEARCY, AR)
  • WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; SEARCY, AR)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF SEARCY (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; SEARCY, AR)
  • OAKDALE NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; JUDSONIA, AR)
  • BYRD HAVEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SEARCY, AR)
  • WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; SEARCY, AR)
  • CENTRAL ARKANSAS HOSP HOSPICE (Hospital, about 4 miles away; SEARCY, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kensett:

  • Harding University (about 4 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 17 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 46 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 48 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 52 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 70 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 72 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)

Public elementary/middle school in Kensett:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Kensett: Kensett Police Department (A), Kensett Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Martha S. Lewis - African s' rights activist, Wilbur Mills - Politician, George Dickey - Baseball player.

White County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Kensett and their reported violations in the past:

KENSETT WATERWORKS (Population served: 1,425, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.0%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
97 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Kensett:

Marital status in Kensett, AR
  • Never married: 16.9%
  • Now married: 46.0%
  • Separated: 7.8%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 19.3%

For population 25 years and over in Kensett:

  • High school or higher: 75.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kensett, AR (based on White County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant39,009166
Mainline Protestant3,83830
Other7944
Catholic7492
Black Protestant6474
None32,039-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
This county:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
White County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
White County:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
This county:

5.17 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
White County:

6.12 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.5%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
White County:

13.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.8%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.6%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Kensett:

29.1
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Kensett:

20.9%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.8%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kensett:

6.8
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kensett:

35.6%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Kensett:

52.0%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.8%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kensett, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$13,558$40,6742$547
Solid Waste Management 2$6,317$37,9021$1,285
Streets and Highways 2$4,301$25,8060$0
Sewerage 2$6,084$36,5040$0
Financial Administration 1$5,181$62,1721$3,499
Judicial and Legal 1$5,108$61,2961$800
Firefighters 0$0 15$603
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$2,050
Totals for Government 12$40,549$40,54928$8,784

Kensett government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $243,000 ($172.10)
    Water Utilities: $234,000 ($165.72)
    Sewerage: $178,000 ($126.06)
    Solid Waste Management: $121,000 ($85.69)
    Regular Highways: $113,000 ($80.03)
    Central Staff Services: $89,000 ($63.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $31,000 ($21.95)
    General - Other: $19,000 ($13.46)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($9.92)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $7,000 ($4.96)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($2.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($0.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $41,000 ($29.04)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($1.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $415,000 ($293.91)

Kensett government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $265,000 ($187.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $115,000 ($81.44)
    Other: $2,000 ($1.42)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $181,000 ($128.19)
    General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($5.67)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($4.25)
    Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($2.83)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $272,000 ($192.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $118,000 ($83.57)
    General Local Government Support: $44,000 ($31.16)
    Other: $11,000 ($7.79)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $240,000 ($169.97)
    Public Utilities Sales: $60,000 ($42.49)
    Property: $28,000 ($19.83)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($0.71)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.71)

Kensett government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,350,000 ($956.09)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,350,000 ($956.09)

Kensett government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $985,000 ($697.59)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $164,000 ($116.15)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kensett:

  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KAPZ (710 AM; daytime; 0 kW; BALD KNOB, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBBL (1350 AM; 2 kW; CABOT, AR; Owner: CABOT RADIO, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KARN (920 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDXE (1380 AM; 5 kW; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: RADIO DISNEY AM 1380, LLC)
  • KLRG (1150 AM; 5 kW; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kensett:

  • KKSY (107.1 FM; BALD KNOB, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KBDO (91.7 FM; DES ARC, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KBGR (101.5 FM; BEEBE, AR; Owner: SEARCY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KOKR (96.7 FM; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFLI (104.7 FM; DES ARC, AR; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KWCK-FM (99.9 FM; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KSSN (95.7 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKPT (94.1 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: SIGNAL MEDIA OF ARKANSAS, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KSMD (99.1 FM; PANGBURN, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Kensett:

  • KATV (Channel 7; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: KATV, LLC)

Kensett fatal accident list:

May 26, 1995 11:20 AM, Dandridge, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 16, 1989 07:32 PM, Dandridge, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 18, 1985 08:00 PM, 36s4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 6.9mTotal length
  • 2,347Total average daily traffic
  • 70Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,022Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Kensett)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • LR90XC884, 100 Pruitt Road (Lat: 35.222667 Lon: -91.679472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 74.1 m, Overall height: 75.3 m, Call Sign: WRCP860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 11/30/2018, Expiration Date: 11/30/2028, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:

  • AR01657A, 100 Pruitt Road (Lat: 35.222667 Lon: -91.679472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 74.1 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WRVC347,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 18060.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 11/01/2022, Expiration Date: 11/01/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KE0RS, Previous Call Sign: WB6PDO, Licensee ID: L00680453, Grant Date: 07/23/2003, Expiration Date: 08/17/2013, Cancellation Date: 08/18/2015, Certifier: Ralph D D Canada Xxi, Registrant: Ralph D D Canada Xxi, 601 Maple Ave 15, Kensett, AR 72082

  • Call Sign: KI5SS, Licensee ID: L00482869, Grant Date: 08/01/2012, Expiration Date: 09/01/2022, Registrant: Don Hamrick, 322 Rouse Street, Kensett, AR 72082


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 20 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Kensett, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (46.0%), and Outside Fires (43.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kensett, AR
    • 6446.0%Structure Fires
    • 6043.2%Outside Fires
    • 1510.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kensett, AR
Most common first names in Kensett, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1571.7 years
James1474.4 years
William1470.3 years
John1179.9 years
Charles1077.7 years
Mary1083.6 years
George975.8 years
Joseph766.7 years
Walter679.5 years
Alice678.0 years
Most common last names in Kensett, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams2179.4 years
Jones1874.8 years
Bailey1278.3 years
Davis869.2 years
Brown745.0 years
Langley779.5 years
Taylor770.1 years
Wells677.0 years
Smith673.8 years
Baker576.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kensett, AR
  • 53.4%Utility gas
  • 45.7%Electricity
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kensett, AR
  • 57.5%Electricity
  • 42.5%Utility gas


Kensett compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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