Damascus, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 392 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +28.1%
Males: 205  (52.5%)
Females: 187  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72039.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,088 (it was $28,977 in 2000)
Damascus:

$61,088
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,514 (it was $18,342 in 2000)

Damascus town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $153,450 (it was $62,500 in 2000)
Damascus:

$153,450
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $176,598; detached houses: $192,658; mobile homes: $45,179

Median gross rent in 2022: $738.

March 2022 cost of living index in Damascus: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.3%
(11.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 74.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Damascus, AR (2022)
    • 28478.0%White alone
    • 8623.6%Two or more races
    • 82.2%Hispanic
    • 41.1%Black alone



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Damascus, Arkansas as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Damascus is 76 to 1.


Crime rates in Damascus by year

Type

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(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)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(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)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(261.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(260.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(519.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(529.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(261.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(2,597)
8
(2,094)
11
(2,880)
8
(2,116)
6
(1,613)
4
(1,061)
2
(523.6)
1
(261.1)
1
(260.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(261.1)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(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)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index140.383.8115.2121.764.542.491.631.362.5

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 Damascus, AR

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.61
Arkansas average:

2.25
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Ancestries: American (46.2%), English (6.6%), German (3.6%), Irish (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 696 feet

Land area: 1.93 square miles.

Population density: 203 people per square mile   (very low).

Damascus, Arkansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,022 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $440 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Little Rock, AR (41.5 miles , pop. 60,433).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (138.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (307.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Twin Groves, AR (1.9 miles ),
Guy, AR (2.3 miles ),
Center Ridge, AR (2.9 miles ),
Greenbrier, AR (3.1 miles ),
Quitman, AR (3.3 miles ),
Wooster, AR (3.4 miles ),
Clinton, AR (3.9 miles ),
Holland, AR (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 35.37 N, Longitude: 92.41 W

Area code: 501

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $209,100
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2008: 14 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2007: 21 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Damascus, AR residents
Average permit cost in Damascus, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Most common industries in Damascus, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.4%)
  • Health care (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (8.9%)
  • Machinery (6.3%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.4%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.4%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Leather & allied products (3.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Damascus, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.3%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.0%)
  • Other financial specialists (11.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.5%)

Average climate in Damascus, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 27.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

27.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 13.6. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Damascus-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 154% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.9 miles away from the Damascus town center killed 2 people and injured 13 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/10/1965, a category F4 tornado 18.5 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 200 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Damascus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 522% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 7.5 miles away from Damascus center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 16.6 miles away from Damascus center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 17.8 miles away from Damascus center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 263.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 245.6 miles away from Damascus center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 118.8 miles away from Damascus center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Van Buren County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Damascus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Damascus:

  • GREENBRIER NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GREENBRIER, AR)
  • OZARK HEALTH Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CLINTON, AR)
  • OZARK HEALTH NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Damascus:

  • University of Central Arkansas (about 21 miles; Conway, AR; Full-time enrollment: 9,972)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 36 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Harding University (about 40 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 5,360)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 41 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 42 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 45 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • National Park Community College (about 72 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)

Points of interest:

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

Van Buren 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 Damascus and their reported violations in the past:

DAMASCUS WATER WORKS (Population served: 1,850, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (NOV-04-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-04-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-2011)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-04-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-27-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-12-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-14-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-09-2008), St Public Notif received (FEB-13-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.2%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Damascus (2011 data):

  • First Arkansas Bank and Trust: Damascus Branch at 10 South Broadway, branch established on 2006/07/31. Info updated 2008/08/05: Bank assets: $681.5 mil, Deposits: $518.7 mil, headquarters in Jacksonville, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 24 total offices, Holding Company: First Arkansas Bancshares, Inc.
  • Home Bank of Arkansas: Damascus Branch at 17401 Highway 65 South, branch established on 2003/06/01. Info updated 2010/10/19: Bank assets: $69.4 mil, Deposits: $62.2 mil, headquarters in Portland, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Home Holding, Inc

For population 15 years and over in Damascus:

Marital status in Damascus, AR
  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 45.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 20.9%

For population 25 years and over in Damascus:

  • High school or higher: 93.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Arkansas average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Damascus
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Damascus, AR (based on Van Buren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,65142
Mainline Protestant1,0514
Catholic3542
Other11
None10,238-
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: 2
Van Buren County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Van Buren County:

8.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Van Buren County:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Van Buren County:

15.3%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Damascus:

56.6%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Damascus:

55.8%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Damascus:

17.7%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.8%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Damascus:

36.8%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

60.8%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Damascus:

77.9%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Damascus, 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
Financial Administration 1$3,367$40,4040$0
Water Supply 1$4,846$58,1521$1,051
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$345
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$1,389
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,786
Totals for Government 2$8,213$49,27811$5,571

Damascus government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $732,000 ($1867.35)
    Police Protection: $131,000 ($334.18)
    Central Staff Services: $116,000 ($295.92)
    Local Fire Protection: $32,000 ($81.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $27,000 ($68.88)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($51.02)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,000 ($48.47)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $51,000 ($130.10)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $14,000 ($35.71)

Damascus government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $123,000 ($313.78)
    Other: $22,000 ($56.12)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $73,000 ($186.22)
    Sale of Property: $3,000 ($7.65)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($5.10)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.55)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $589,000 ($1502.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $31,000 ($79.08)
    Highways: $28,000 ($71.43)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $150,000 ($382.65)
    Property: $31,000 ($79.08)
    Public Utilities Sales: $21,000 ($53.57)

Damascus government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $774,000 ($1974.49)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $693,000 ($1767.86)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $81,000 ($206.63)

Damascus government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $81,000 ($206.63)

Businesses in Damascus, AR

  • FedEx: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Damascus:

  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • KCAB (980 AM; 5 kW; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLRG (1150 AM; 5 kW; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Damascus:

  • 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.)
  • KABZ (103.7 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: SIGNAL MEDIA OF ARKANSAS, INC)
  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KHPQ (92.1 FM; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KURB (98.5 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KDJE (100.3 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMJX (105.1 FM; CONWAY, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KCJC (102.3 FM; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KHKN (106.7 FM; BENTON, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KUAR (89.1 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES OF UNIV. OF ARKANSAS)
  • KWCK-FM (99.9 FM; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KASR (92.7 FM; CONWAY, AR; Owner: CREATIVE MEDIA INCORPORATED)
  • KAWW-FM (100.7 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KVLD (99.3 FM; ATKINS, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Damascus:

  • KTHV (Channel 11; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KLRT-TV (Channel 16; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KARK-TV (Channel 4; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: KARK-TV, INC.)
  • KWBF (Channel 42; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: RIVER CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKYK-LP (Channel 22; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS 49, INC.)

Damascus fatal accident list:

Apr 8, 2010 09:30 PM, Us-65-08, Lat: 35.367917, Lon: -92.407550, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 15, 1995 08:40 AM, 65-9, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 1976 06:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 31, 1975 06:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 21.4mTotal length
  • 18,402Total average daily traffic
  • 2,000Total average daily truck traffic
  • 33,132Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Damascus)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • SIREN CONTROL, Lat: 35.362778 Lon: -92.415556, Call Sign: WQJC957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.312 MHz, 467.312 MHz, Grant Date: 07/29/2008, Expiration Date: 07/29/2018, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2018, Certifier: W. Scott Meaders, Registrant: Fit, 1565 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 485-8441, Fax: (541) 485-7556


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Damascus)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5292R, N5292R, N-5292R, Serial Number: 17263506, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/2012
    Registrant (LLC): Ess Adventures LLC, Po Box 337, Damascus, AR 72039

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 27. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 42 took place in 2010, and the least - 5 in 2018. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Damascus, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (68.2%), and Structure Fires (23.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Damascus, AR
    • 29668.2%Outside Fires
    • 10023.0%Structure Fires
    • 368.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Damascus, AR
Most common first names in Damascus, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2576.1 years
William2078.3 years
John1075.5 years
George970.8 years
Robert876.1 years
Mary784.0 years
Clarence679.5 years
Joe581.0 years
Mildred575.0 years
Roy574.0 years
Most common last names in Damascus, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown1481.3 years
Smith1378.2 years
Hutto1269.1 years
Holland1180.0 years
Hartwick1177.6 years
Payne1084.6 years
Burroughs1083.1 years
Ealy974.9 years
Lee980.5 years
Fowler886.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Damascus, AR
  • 49.5%Electricity
  • 34.3%Utility gas
  • 12.4%Wood
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Damascus, AR
  • 51.6%Electricity
  • 22.6%Utility gas
  • 19.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.5%Wood


Damascus compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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