Higden, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 117 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.8%
 
Males: 48  (41.5%)
Females: 69  (58.5%)
Median resident age:

62.5 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 72067

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,271 (it was $41,875 in 2000)
Higden:

$56,271
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,929 (it was $22,133 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $244,900 (it was $103,600 in 2000)
Higden:

$244,900
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $237,736; detached houses: $292,313; mobile homes: $87,662
March 2022 cost of living index in Higden: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.5%

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According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Higden, Arkansas as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Higden is 111 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (38.9%), American (33.3%), German (11.1%), Irish (3.7%), Swedish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 528 feet

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 261 people per square mile   (very low).

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7 residents are foreign born (5.0% Asia, 2.0% Europe).

This town:

6.9%
Arkansas:

2.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Higden town:

0.5% ($500)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Little Rock, AR (54.7 miles , pop. 60,433).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (129.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (324.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Greers Ferry, AR (1.5 miles ),
Fairfield Bay, AR (2.0 miles ),
Shirley, AR (2.9 miles ),
Heber Springs, AR (3.3 miles ),
Quitman, AR (3.6 miles ),
Tumbling Shoals, AR (3.7 miles ),
Clinton, AR (3.8 miles ),
Rose Bud, AR (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 35.57 N, Longitude: 92.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 501

Distribution of median household income in Higden, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Higden, AR in 2022

Higden satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +9 (+9.8%).

Average climate in Higden, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Higden, Arkansas average temperatures Higden, Arkansas average precipitation Higden, Arkansas humidity Higden, Arkansas wind speed Higden, Arkansas snowfall Higden, Arkansas sunshine Higden, Arkansas clear and cloudy days
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 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Higden-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.9 miles away from the Higden town center killed 2 people and injured 13 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/14/1996, a category F4 tornado 19.1 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Higden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 520% 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 22.6 miles away from Higden center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 25.3 miles away from Higden center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 27.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 105.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 270.9 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 256.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cleburne County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Higden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Higden:

  • INDIAN ROCK VILLAGE HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR)
  • BAPTIST HEALTH HOME HEALTH - HEBER SPRINGS (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; HEBER SPRINGS, AR)
  • OZARK HEALTH Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CLINTON, AR)
  • OZARK HEALTH NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, AR)

Airports located in Higden:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Higden:

  • Harding University (about 35 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 38 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 39 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 55 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 56 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 59 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 88 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)

Points of interest:

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Church in Higden: Higden Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Narrows Inn & Restaurant (7910 Edgemont Road), Ozark Inn (7650 Edgemont Road), Sugar Maple Inn (8546 Edgemont Road).

Cleburne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.1 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.1%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Higden:

Marital status in Higden, AR
  • Never married: 12.9%
  • Now married: 53.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 14.9%
  • Divorced: 18.8%

For population 25 years and over in Higden:

  • High school or higher: 98.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Higden, AR (based on Cleburne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,58051
Mainline Protestant2,4088
Other5952
Catholic4051
None12,982-
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: 10
This county:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Cleburne County:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Cleburne County:

4.73 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Cleburne County:

9.86 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Cleburne County:

11.4%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.9%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.9%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.0%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Higden:

48.6%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Higden:

21.4%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.7%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

40.4%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Higden:

52.3%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Higden:

81.9%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Higden, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Businesses in Higden, AR

  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Higden:

  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAWW (1370 AM; 1 kW; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KARN (920 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KDXE (1380 AM; 5 kW; NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: RADIO DISNEY AM 1380, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Higden:

  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KHPQ (92.1 FM; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KAWW-FM (100.7 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KWCK-FM (99.9 FM; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KSMD (99.1 FM; PANGBURN, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Higden:

  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K35EA (Channel 35; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57IP (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Higden)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • GREERS FERRY, 150 Mitchell Road (Lat: 35.547333 Lon: -92.235000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQRG874,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2013, Expiration Date: 05/10/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2021, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc, 208 S. Akard St. Rm. 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • GREERS FERRY, 150 Mitchell Road (Lat: 35.547333 Lon: -92.235000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQWK962,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2015, Expiration Date: 09/24/2025, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Midway, 159 Matthews Rd (Lat: 35.595556 Lon: -92.114972), Type: Tank, Structure height: 22 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: WRKV602,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 02/18/2021, Expiration Date: 02/18/2031, Certifier: Holly Larkin, Registrant: Cg Computer Works LLC, One Information Way, Suite 405, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 492-8411, Email:

  • VERTICAL BRI, 215b Creedk Road (Lat: 35.547361 Lon: -92.230611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRMB435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 03/16/2031, Certifier: Mike Hargrove, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Higden)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550 SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 53CW, N53CW, N-53CW, Serial Number: 96-301024, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 05/23/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 05/17/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Theodore C Beitel, 839 Bondair Rd, Higden, AR 72067
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 8KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 101 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 57657, N57657, N-57657, Serial Number: 127-74, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 12/15/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Theodore C Beitel, 839 Bondair Rd, Higden, AR 72067
  • Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8198B, N8198B, N-8198B, Serial Number: CE-1637, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 12/18/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 01/24/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Sizemore Equipment Sales LLC, 849 Bondair Rd, Higden, AR 72067
  • Aircraft: CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS INC. LAKE LA-4-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 959DF, N959DF, N-959DF, Serial Number: 1040, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 08/13/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Sizemore Equipment Sales LLC, 849 Bondair Rd, Higden, AR 72067

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 16 took place in 2016, and the least - 3 in 2012. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Higden, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (56.6%), and Structure Fires (29.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Higden, AR
    • 6956.6%Outside Fires
    • 3629.5%Structure Fires
    • 129.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 54.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Higden, AR
Most common first names in Higden, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1974.9 years
James1875.1 years
Charles1369.4 years
Mary1379.4 years
John1273.7 years
Thomas1271.8 years
Robert1168.4 years
Roy874.1 years
Betty865.9 years
Donald764.1 years
Most common last names in Higden, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Stark2878.1 years
Davis1178.2 years
Brewer1076.9 years
Bittle1075.9 years
Hunt877.6 years
Murphree874.7 years
Bailey877.9 years
Anderson779.0 years
Gadberry781.4 years
Smith675.5 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Higden, AR
  • 57.8%Electricity
  • 31.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.1%Wood


Higden compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 4 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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