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Pope County

Population in July 2008: 531. Population change since 2000: +4.9%
 

Males: 275  (52.0%)
Females: 256  (48.0%)

Median resident age:  35.7 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72843.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,186 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Hector:  $39,186
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,327
Hector:  $17,327
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $78,857 (it was $50,700 in 2000)
Hector:  $78,857
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $87,510; Detached houses: $100,916; Townhouses or other attached units: $17,838; Mobile homes: $26,724

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Races in Hector:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.9%)
  • Hispanic (2.6%)
  • American Indian (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Hector: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: United States (27.5%), Irish (10.1%), German (8.9%), English (4.5%), Dutch (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 718 feet

Land area: 2.31 square miles.

Population density: 230 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Hector

  • High school or higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hector town

  • Never married: 16.5%
  • Now married: 63.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 12.3%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.6%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Hector, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Hector to the number of sex offenders is 531 to 1.

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

Hector:  0.5% ($275)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
Hector satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Little Rock, AR (62.2 miles , pop. 183,133).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (171.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (285.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Dover, AR (2.9 miles ), Pottsville, AR (3.9 miles ), Atkins, AR (3.9 miles ), Russellville, AR (3.9 miles ), London, AR (4.2 miles ), Dardanelle, AR (4.4 miles ), Knoxville, AR (4.7 miles ), Lamar, AR (4.8 miles ).

Latitude: 35.46 N, Longitude: 92.98 W

Area code: 479

Hector household income distribution Hector home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: -50 (-9.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (23%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Metal and metal products (12%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (27%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (23%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)



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Crime in Hector (2004):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 assaults (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 burglaries (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 0 auto thefts (0.0 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 0.0 (higher means more crime, US average = 315.1)

Average climate in Hector, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Hector-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 167% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1984, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the Hector town center killed 2 people and injured 13 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/14/1953, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.1 miles away from the town center injured 7 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Hector-area historical earthquake activity is below Arkansas state average. It is 84% 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 47.8 miles away from Hector center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 48.0 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 26.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/16/1997 at 19:07:27, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from Hector center
On 9/7/2007 at 10:40:47, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/4/2001 at 01:13:25, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.1 miles away from Hector center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Hector topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Hector:
  • ST MARYS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR)
  • DARDANELLE HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DARDANELLE, AR)
  • ST ANTHONY'S HEALTHCARE CENTER (about 23 miles; MORRILTON, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Hector, AR

Operable nuclear power plants near Hector:
  • 16 miles: Arkansas Nuclear One 1 and 2 in Russellville, AR.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hector:
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 16 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 4,450)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 44 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 63 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; FT enrollment: 8,024)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 66 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 72 miles; SEARCY, AR; FT enrollment: 3,959)
  • WESTARK COLLEGE (about 74 miles; FT SMITH, AR; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 77 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 13,324)
Public high school in Hector:
  • HECTOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 344; Location: 11601 SR 27; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Hector:
  • HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 358; Location: 104 SYCAMORE ST.; Grades: KG - 06)
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Notable location: Bayou Ranger District Office and Work Center (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

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

USFS BAYOU BLUFF (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.3%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.1%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  11.5%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.3%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hector, AR



Hector compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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 Hector (2009 data):
  • Simmons First Bank of Russellville: Hector Branch at Elm Street, branch established on 1969-08-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $201.8 mil, Deposits: $145.5 mil, headquarters in Russellville, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Simmons First National Corporation



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School Enrollment by Level of School



Hector travel time to work


Hector mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Pope County Arkansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (69%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Hector

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsCatholic Church
Adherents31.9%14.0%10.8%7.8%7.5%
Congregations13.4%19.7%7.1%13.4%2.4%
NameChurches of ChristAmerican Baptist AssociationPresbyterian Church (USA)Lutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents6.0%4.5%2.3%2.2%13.1%
Congregations11.0%6.3%1.6%1.6%23.6%
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 1$2,126$25,5120$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$3,543
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$403
Police Protection - Officers 2$3,818$22,9080$0
Totals for Government 3$5,944$23,7767$3,946



Hector government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $18,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $45,000
    Financial Administration: $37,000
    Regular Highways: $24,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $64,000
    Highways: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $71,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $24,000
    General Support: $19,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $20,000
    Property: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $106,000

8.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,402 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.14%
Arkansas average:  7.98%

0.11% of residents moved from foreign countries ($97 average AGI)
Pope County:  0.11%
Arkansas average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Yell County, AR  1.31% ($24,665 average AGI)
from Johnson County, AR  0.50% ($25,394)
from Logan County, AR  0.25% ($25,128)


6.93% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,494 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.93%
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 Yell County, AR  0.98% ($22,359 average AGI)
to Faulkner County, AR  0.50% ($30,304)
to Johnson County, AR  0.36% ($26,687)


Strongest AM radio stations in Hector:
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KCAB (980 AM; 5 kW; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KARV (610 AM; 1 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KWXT (1490 AM; 1 kW; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBHS (590 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: J & A, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hector:
  • KCJC (102.3 FM; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • K207CW (89.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KVLD (99.3 FM; ATKINS, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KSSN (95.7 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KWKK (100.9 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KKPT (94.1 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: SIGNAL MEDIA OF ARKANSAS, INC.)
  • KARV-FM (101.3 FM; OLA, AR; Owner: KERM INC)
  • KABZ (103.7 FM; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: SIGNAL MEDIA OF ARKANSAS, INC)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHPQ (92.1 FM; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)



Hector fatal accident list:
Aug 13, 2007 08:21 AM, Sr-27-12, Lat: 35.539547, Lon: -92.928133, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 28, 1994 12:13 AM, 27-11, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Oct 17, 1979 10:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 6726 Nfm 1301 White Oak Mounatin Road, Structure height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: KNKN502
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • Atop White Oka Mountain On The Forest Service Road #1301 Off Highway 27, North O, Structure height: 34.8 m, Call Sign: KNKQ363
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Jerri L Janjua, 6726 Nfm 1301 White Mtn Rd (Retta Site), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Charles D Brown, Mi Ne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
    Registrant: Arkansas State Police Communications Div., #1 State Police Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72209, Phone: (501) 618-8105, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • Peterman Mountain 5 Mi Ne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 43 m, Call Sign: KZF55, Licensee ID: L00007580
    Assigned Frequencies : 156.045 MHz, 151.055 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/03/2002, Expiration Date: 10/27/2012, Cancelation Date: 08/05/2008, Certifier: Douglas Huckaba
    Registrant: Arkansas State Of Department Of Highways & Transportation, Little Rock, AR 72203, Phone: (501) 569-2300, Fax: (501) 569-2011, Email:
  • Peterman Mountain, Call Sign: WBC474
    Assigned Frequencies : 158.955 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/10/1998, Expiration Date: 03/01/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/01/2003
    Registrant: State Of Arkansas, 4815 W Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201
  • Bayou Ranger Station, Call Sign: KUG775
    Assigned Frequencies : 159.330 MHz, 159.420 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2003, Expiration Date: 12/07/2013
    Registrant: Arkansas Game And Fish Commission, 213a Hwy 89s, Mayflower, AR 72106, Phone: (501) 470-1082, Fax: (501) 470-1459, Email:
  • Peterman Mtn, Call Sign: WNFF885
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.250 MHz, 151.295 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/21/2005, Expiration Date: 12/13/2015
    Registrant: Arkansas Forestry Commission, 3821 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, Phone: (501) 296-1873, Fax: (501) 296-1940, Email:
  • 5 Mi Ne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Call Sign: WPGG404, Licensee ID: L00004103
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.400 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/10/2004, Expiration Date: 01/11/2015
    Registrant: Arkansas Game And Fish Commission, 213a Hwy 89s, Mayflower, AR 72106, Phone: (501) 470-1296, Fax: (501) 470-1459, Email:
  • Hector PS, 13618 Sr 105 North, Type: Building, Structure height: 219 m, Overall height: 220 m, Call Sign: WPYJ892
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.463 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/25/2003, Expiration Date: 08/25/2013, Certifier: Harry Willard
    Registrant: Instrument And Supply Inc, 141 Technic Circle, Hot Springs, AR 71902, Phone: (501) 262-3282, Fax: (501) 262-4847, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4
  • STATION, 6 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNTA885
    Assigned Frequencies : 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/17/2008, Expiration Date: 10/14/2018
    Registrant: Department Of Information Systems, #1 Capital Mall, Little Rock, AR 72203, Phone: (501) 683-1615, Fax: (501) 682-4310, Email:
  • STATION, White Oak Mtn 6 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNTQ285
    Assigned Frequencies : 2140.40 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/13/2002, Expiration Date: 10/20/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (501) 377-5603
  • STATION, Peterman Mtn 10 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNTV487
    Assigned Frequencies : 942.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/07/1994, Expiration Date: 07/07/1999
    Registrant: Phone: (501) 223-6422
  • STATION, Peterman Mountain 5 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KCY24
    Assigned Frequencies : 958.500 MHz, 959.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/04/1998, Expiration Date: 11/12/2008, Cancelation Date: 08/05/2008
    Registrant: Phone: (501) 569-2460

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hector)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 22899 , Serial Number: 15068600, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel K Mccuin, 67 Mccuin Rd, Hector, AR 72843


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 55
  • Hazardous Condition: 6
  • Service Call: 12
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Hector


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Hector, AR

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