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Arkansas City, AR map Population (year 2000): 589. Estimated population in July 2006: 544 (-7.6% change)
 

Males: 266  (45.2%)
Females: 323  (54.8%)

Desha County

Median resident age:  36.3 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 71630.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $22,900 (it was $22,014 in 2000)
Arkansas City  $22,900
Arkansas:  $34,999

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $32,300 (it was $29,400 in 2000)
Arkansas City  $32,300
Arkansas:  $87,400

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Races in Arkansas City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (52.6%)
  • Black (43.8%)
  • Hispanic (3.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

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Ancestries: United States (24.4%), Irish (9.3%), German (3.7%), Dutch (1.9%), English (1.7%), Subsaharan African (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/12/1873

Elevation: 136 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 1140 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Arkansas City

  • High school or higher: 61.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 12.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arkansas City city

  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 52.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
Arkansas:  2.8%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Arkansas City:  1.0% ($300)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (70.3 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (134.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (387.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: McGehee, AR (13.2 miles ), Benoit, MS (13.7 miles ), Dermott, AR (17.0 miles ), Metcalfe, MS (17.6 miles ), Reed, AR (17.7 miles ), Greenville, MS (18.0 miles ), Tillar, AR (18.5 miles ), Beulah, MS (19.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 33.61 N, Longitude: 91.20 W


Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+12.8%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (32%)
  • Paper (16%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Wood products (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (29%)
  • Public administration (25%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Paper (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Wood products (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (16%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)


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Crime in Arkansas City (2006):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 3 assaults (540.5 per 100,000)
  • 9 burglaries (1621.6 per 100,000)
  • 3 thefts (540.5 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 243.2 (higher means more crime, US average = 309.6)

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.83
US city average:  3.00

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Arkansas City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Arkansas City city center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 4/17/1978, a category 4 tornado 17.0 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Arkansas City:
  • MCGEHEE-DESHA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; GREENVILLE, MS)
  • CHICOT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; LAKE VILLAGE, AR)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arkansas City:
  • MID DELTA RGNL (about 19 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; ID: GLH)
  • MONROE REGIONAL (about 96 miles; MONROE, LA; ID: MLU)
  • ADAMS FIELD (about 104 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; ID: LIT)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arkansas City:
  • MC GEHEE MUNI (about 11 miles; MC GEHEE, AR; ID: 7M1)
  • DERMOTT MUNI (about 19 miles; DERMOTT, AR; ID: 4M5)
  • LAKE VILLAGE MUNI (about 21 miles; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; ID: M32)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arkansas City:
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 43 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 69 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; FT enrollment: 2,801)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 96 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 98 miles; GOODMAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,485)
Public high school in Arkansas City:
  • ARKANSAS CITY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: P O BOX 248; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Arkansas City:
  • ARKANSAS CITY ELEM. SCHOOL (Students: 58; Location: P O BOX 248; Grades: PK - 06)

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Notable location: Desha County Courthouse (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Arkansas City: Arkansas City Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

ARKANSAS CITY WATERWORKS (Population served: 614, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-2000), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-06-2000), St Public Notif received (NOV-22-2000)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-1999), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-31-1999), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2000)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-27-2005)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-13-2004), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2004), St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and NOV-10-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-10-1999)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.7%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  31.8%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  10.1%
Whole state:  6.6%

Arkansas City compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Arkansas City (2007 data):
  • McGehee Bank: Teller's Window Branch at Highway 4, branch established on 1937-07-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $103.8 mil, Deposits: $87.1 mil, headquarters in Mcgehee, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Southeast Financial Bankstock Corporation



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,200$14,4000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,202
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,000$12,0000$0
Sewerage 1$1,200$14,4000$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,252$15,0240$0
Health 0$0 1$399
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$443
Water Supply 1$1,200$14,4000$0
Totals for Government 5$5,852$14,0459$4,044


Arkansas City government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • Charges - Sewerage: $147,000
    All Other: $9,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $105,000
    Financial Administration: $74,000
    Sewerage: $70,000
    Regular Highways: $44,000
    General - Other: $14,000
    Police Protection: $13,000
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $52,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
    Interest Earnings: $6,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $104,000
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $192,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $220,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $102,000
    Highways: $42,000
    General Support: $10,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $16,000
    Property: $5,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $82,000

5.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.93%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Drew County, AR  0.56% ($31,308 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, AR  0.56% ($16,885)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.56% ($18,346)


7.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,831 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.21%
Arkansas average:  7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Drew County, AR  0.98% ($27,739 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.94% ($25,886)
to Jefferson County, AR  0.75% ($19,114)


Strongest AM radio stations in Arkansas City:
  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)
  • KVSA (1220 AM; 1 kW; MCGEHEE, AR; Owner: SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS,INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDDT (900 AM; 1 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNIX (1330 AM; 1 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arkansas City:
  • KRKD (105.7 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WDMS (100.7 FM; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIQQ (102.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXSA-FM (103.1 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KUUZ (95.9 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WBAD (94.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: INTERCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Arkansas City:
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W33BH (Channel 33; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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