Bradley, Arkansas

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Lafayette County

Population in July 2008: 521. Population change since 2000: -7.5%

Males: 232	(44.6%)
Females: 289	(55.4%)

Median resident age:	31.1 years
Arkansas median age:	36.0 years

Zip codes: 71826.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $18,026 (it was $14,375 in 2000)

Bradley:	$18,026
Arkansas:	$38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $10,906

Bradley:	$10,906
Arkansas:	$20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,795 (it was $28,800 in 2000)

Bradley:	$44,795
Arkansas:	$101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $96,820; Detached houses: $50,522; Townhouses or other attached units: $1,248,679; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $8,192; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $6,110,329; Mobile homes: $20,000

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Races in Bradley:

Black (52.4%)
White Non-Hispanic (46.4%)
Two or more races (0.9%)
Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Bradley: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (6.9%), English (6.2%), Irish (5.5%), German (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 252 feet

Land area: 0.92 square miles.

Population density: 569 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Bradley

High school or higher: 45.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
Unemployed: 18.8%
Mean travel time to work: 38.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bradley city

Never married: 34.3%
Now married: 35.2%
Separated: 4.9%
Widowed: 17.6%
Divorced: 8.1%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:	1.2%
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:

Bradley:	0.9% ($271)
Arkansas:	0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (40.2 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (44.1 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (182.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Taylor, AR (3.4 miles ), Springhill, LA (3.6 miles ), Plain Dealing, LA (3.7 miles ), Cullen, LA (3.9 miles ), Ida, LA (3.9 miles ), Fouke, AR (4.2 miles ), Sarepta, LA (4.3 miles ), Garland, AR (4.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 1 building, cost: $83,900
1997: 1 building, cost: $83,900
1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $30,000
1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $30,000
2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $30,000
2001: 0 buildings
2002: 0 buildings
2003: 0 buildings
2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $22,500
2005: 0 buildings
2006: 0 buildings
2007: 0 buildings
2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 33.10 N, Longitude: 93.66 W

Area code: 870

Population change in the 1990s: -19 (-3.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (21%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
Wood products (7%)
Furniture and related products (6%)
Utilities (6%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
Educational services (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Finance and insurance (15%)
Health care (15%)
Food (14%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
Furniture and related products (6%)
Social assistance (6%)
Other direct selling establishments (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (9%)
Construction laborers (9%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Cashiers (12%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)
Registered nurses (5%)

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Average climate in Bradley, Arkansas

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Bradley-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 199% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/12/1950, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Bradley city center killed 18 people and injured 77 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1999, a category 4 tornado 24.3 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 102 people and caused $8 million in damages.

Bradley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/16/1997 at 19:07:27, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.9 miles away from Bradley center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/3/2001 at 10:46:13, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.1 miles away from the city center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from Bradley center
On 8/4/2001 at 01:13:25, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Bradley:

NORTH CADDO MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; VIVIAN, LA)
MAGNOLIA HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR)
LIVING HOPE TEXARKANA (about 27 miles; TEXARKANA, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Bradley, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bradley:

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 27 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)
BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; FT enrollment: 2,743)
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY-SHREVEPORT (about 52 miles; SHREVEPORT, LA; FT enrollment: 3,059)
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; FT enrollment: 3,109)
KILGORE COLLEGE (about 82 miles; KILGORE, TX; FT enrollment: 2,814)

Public high school in Bradley:

BRADLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 163; Location: 1 SCHOOL STREET; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Bradley:

BRADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 202; Location: 522 CENTRAL; Grades: KG - 06)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Bradley that have no violations reported:

BRADLEY WATERWORKS (Population served: 482, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
Arkansas:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	60.1%
Whole state:	70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.6%
Whole state:	3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	49.6%
Whole state:	15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	24.0%
Whole state:	6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Bradley, AR

Bradley compared to Arkansas state average:

Median household income significantly below state average.
Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
Number of college students significantly 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 Bradley (2009 data):

COMMUNITY STATE BANK: Community State Bank at Main Street, branch established on 1933-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $19.0 mil, Deposits: $17.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Community State Bancshares, Inc.

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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (65%) Electricity (30%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%) Wood (1%)

Religion statistics for Bradley

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Baptist Missionary Association of America	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Other religions
Adherents	44.6%	23.2%	15.4%	8.2%	8.6%
Congregations	18.8%	25.0%	18.8%	18.8%	18.8%

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		2	$1,850
Other Government Administration	0	$0		8	$2,506
Judicial and Legal	0	$0		2	$1,558
Police Protection - Officers	2	$4,332	$25,992	2	$732
Streets and Highways	0	$0		2	$984
Solid Waste Management	0	$0		2	$594
Water Supply	2	$2,908	$17,448	0	$0
Totals for Government	4	$7,240	$21,720	18	$8,224

5.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,168 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.41%
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 Columbia County, AR	1.17% ($24,407 average AGI)
from Hempstead County, AR	0.52% ($15,000)

7.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,860 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.30%
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 Miller County, AR	1.02% ($19,208 average AGI)
to Columbia County, AR	0.98% ($26,391)
to Hempstead County, AR	0.68% ($24,938)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bradley:

KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
KNCB (1320 AM; 5 kW; VIVIAN, LA; Owner: NORTH CADDO BROADCASTING CO.)
KBSF (1460 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGHILL, LA; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
KOKA (980 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
KTFS (940 AM; 3 kW; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ARKLATEX, LLC)
KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KSYB (1300 AM; 5 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: AMISTAD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KVMA (630 AM; 1 kW; MAGNOLIA, AR; Owner: MAGNOLIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KOSY (790 AM; 1 kW; TEXARKANA, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bradley:

KVMA-FM (107.9 FM; MAGNOLIA, AR; Owner: COLUMBIA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KTKC (92.9 FM; SPRINGHILL, LA; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
KTAL-FM (98.1 FM; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ACCESS.1 COMMUNICATIONS - SHREVEPORT, LLC)
KRMD-FM (101.1 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
KRUF (94.5 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KXKS-FM (93.7 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KDAQ (89.9 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: BD. SUP. LA ST. UNIV. & AGRIC. MECH.)
KNCB-FM (105.3 FM; VIVIAN, LA; Owner: NORTH CADDO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KYGL (106.3 FM; TEXARKANA, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
KVKI-FM (96.5 FM; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KNRB (100.1 FM; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bradley:

KTAL-TV (Channel 6; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, LLC)
KTBS-TV (Channel 3; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KTBS, INC.)
KSLA-TV (Channel 12; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: KSLA, LLC)
KMSS-TV (Channel 33; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
KSHV (Channel 45; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF SHREVEPORT LIC. CORP.)
KLTS-TV (Channel 24; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
K59GO (Channel 59; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
KPXJ (Channel 21; MINDEN, LA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

Bradley fatal accident list:
Apr 28, 1999 04:04 AM, Sr-29-01, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 28, 1991 03:28 AM, 29, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

b b carter, Cr 9 (092019 / Bradley), Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Overall height: 89.3 m
Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3

Up 405.5 Spt Sub 3.0 Mi N, Type: Mast, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNFN888
Assigned Frequencies : 160.320 MHz, 161.340 MHz
Grant Date: 04/29/2004, Expiration Date: 07/16/2014, Certifier: L J Kopiasz
Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-6486, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:
W Cor 1st Blk W Hwy 29 S On 160 W, Call Sign: KNBS808
Assigned Frequencies : 151.490 MHz
Grant Date: 08/04/2001, Expiration Date: 08/14/2011
Registrant: Rogers Industries Inc, Bradley, AR 71826, Phone: (501) 894-3720
Hwy 29 N, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: KTC280
Assigned Frequencies : 153.710 MHz
Grant Date: 04/13/2002, Expiration Date: 05/08/2012
Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4

Call Sign: KD5SHX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00510330
Grant Date: 05/01/2002, Expiration Date: 05/01/2012, Certifier: Renee W Carmichael
Registrant: Renee W Carmichael, Bradley, AR 71826-0536
Call Sign: KD5SHY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00510331
Grant Date: 05/01/2002, Expiration Date: 05/01/2012, Certifier: Joseph R Carmichael
Registrant: Joseph R Carmichael, Bradley, AR 71826-0536
Call Sign: KE5FRS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00046701
Grant Date: 08/09/2005, Expiration Date: 08/09/2015, Certifier: Conard J Kehn
Registrant: Conard J Kehn, 598 Lafayette - 57, Bradley, AR 71826
Call Sign: KE5SJZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01364074
Grant Date: 01/30/2008, Expiration Date: 01/30/2018, Certifier: Billy J Gurley
Registrant: Billy J Gurley, 3607 Hwy 160, Bradley, AR 71826

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Bradley)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 7

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