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Boone County

Population in July 2008: 445. Population change since 2000: +11.3%
 

Males: 211  (47.5%)
Females: 234  (52.5%)

Median resident age:  31.4 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72601.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,007 (it was $27,917 in 2000)
Bellefonte:  $35,007
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,715
Bellefonte:  $16,715
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $83,524 (it was $53,700 in 2000)
Bellefonte:  $83,524
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $120,457; Detached houses: $123,772; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Bellefonte:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.3%)
  • Hispanic (4.8%)
  • Other race (3.5%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Bellefonte: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (24.8%), Irish (11.5%), German (9.3%), English (5.8%), French (4.0%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1062 feet

Land area: 0.59 square miles.

Population density: 756 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Bellefonte

  • High school or higher: 76.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 16.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bellefonte town

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 18.0%

19 residents are foreign born (4.3% Asia, 0.5% Oceania).

This town:  4.8%
Arkansas:  2.8%


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

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

Bellefonte:  0.5% ($291)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (62.8 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (161.5 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (317.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Valley Springs, AR (2.1 miles) , Harrison, AR (2.1 miles ), Bergman, AR (2.8 miles ), Everton, AR (2.9 miles) , Western Grove, AR (2.9 miles ), Zinc, AR (3.1 miles) , Pyatt, AR (3.5 miles ), Pindall, AR (3.7 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $71,700
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 36.20 N, Longitude: 93.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +38 (+10.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (10%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Clothing and clothing accessories, including shoe, stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Religious workers (4%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (17%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)



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Bellefonte-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/1973, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Bellefonte town center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1982, a category 3 tornado 8.7 miles away from the town center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Bellefonte-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from Bellefonte center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 85.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/27/2000 at 01:28:45, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 0.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 32.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/7/1991 at 21:24:02, a magnitude 4.0 (3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.3 miles away from Bellefonte center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/2007 at 10:40:47, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi) earthquake occurred 3.0 miles away from Bellefonte center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bellefonte:
  • NORTH ARKANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 4 miles; HARRISON, AR)
  • CARROLL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 31 miles; BERRYVILLE, AR)
  • SKAGGS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (about 32 miles; BRANSON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bellefonte:
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 66 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 13,324)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 2,197)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 14,680)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,125)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 86 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  73.2%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.8%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  18.2%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  7.1%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bellefonte, AR



Bellefonte compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Bellefonte travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Boone County Arkansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (73%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Bellefonte

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents49.8%13.2%6.8%6.8%5.3%
Congregations32.5%10.0%12.5%17.5%1.3%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist AssociationChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsOther religions
Adherents3.0%2.4%2.0%1.9%8.9%
Congregations1.3%2.5%3.8%1.3%17.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,200
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,800
Totals for Government 0$0 3$3,000



8.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,587 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.22%
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 Newton County, AR  0.81% ($25,660 average AGI)
from Taney County, MO  0.48% ($26,207)
from Carroll County, AR  0.38% ($25,522)


7.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,385 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.00%
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 Washington County, AR  0.70% ($36,759 average AGI)
to Newton County, AR  0.57% ($22,471)
to Taney County, MO  0.53% ($18,714)


Strongest AM radio stations in Bellefonte:
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHOZ (900 AM; 1 kW; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bellefonte:
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KBPB (91.9 FM; HARRISON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
  • KTHS-FM (107.1 FM; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KOMC-FM (100.1 FM; KIMBERLING CITY, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KRZK (106.3 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: TURTLE BROADCASTING CO. OF BRANSON)
  • KOZO (89.7 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP, INC)
  • K204CN (88.7 FM; BRANSON, MO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bellefonte:
  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTKO-LP (Channel 8; HARRISON, AR; Owner: TKO, INC.)
  • K54FH (Channel 54; GREEN FOREST, AR; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC)
  • K23DU (Channel 23; HARRISON, AR; Owner: CHRISTIANS INCORPORATED FOR CHRIST)


Bellefonte fatal accident list:
Aug 4, 2001 08:08 AM, Us-65-02, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Apr 27, 1988 04:20 AM, 65s2, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 2
Mar 16, 1986 03:10 AM, 206s1, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 6, 1979 11:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 7, 1978 07:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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