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Lee County

Population in 2011: 215. Population change since 2000: -10.8%
 

Males: 115  (53.7%)
Females: 100  (46.3%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Arkansas median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 72368.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $33,120 (it was $27,857 in 2000)
Moro:

$33,120
Arkansas:

$37,823
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,291

Moro town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $54,838 (it was $28,900 in 2000)
Moro:

$54,838
Arkansas:

$102,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $58,764; Detached houses: $63,267; Mobile homes: $30,111; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $48,931

Median gross rent in 2009: $449.

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  • White alone - 201 (93.1%)
  • Black alone - 12 (5.6%)
  • Asian alone - 2 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.5%)

Races in Moro detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Moro: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (20.7%), German (11.6%), Irish (9.5%), English (3.7%), Scottish (3.3%), Dutch (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 200 feet

Land area: 0.95 square miles.

Population density: 228 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Moro:

  • High school or higher: 65.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Moro town:

  • Never married: 11.9%
  • Now married: 64.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Arkansas:  2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $622 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $219 (0.4%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (61.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (360.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Aubrey, AR (2.7 miles ), Wheatley, AR (3.3 miles ), Marianna, AR (3.6 miles ), Haynes, AR (3.6 miles ), Brinkley, AR (3.6 miles ), Palestine, AR (3.6 miles ), Rondo, AR (3.7 miles ), Fargo, AR (3.9 miles) .

Latitude: 34.79 N, Longitude: 90.99 W

Area code: 870

Moro household income distribution Moro home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

10.8%
Arkansas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +2 (+0.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (29%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Wholesale trade (20%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Public administration (24%)
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Information (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (22%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Construction laborers (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (17%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Child care workers (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Moro-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 215% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Moro town center killed 29 people and injured 180 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the town center injured 27 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Moro-area historical earthquake activity is below Arkansas state average. It is 81% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 69.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.7 miles away from Moro center
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) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 63.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/29/1996 at 05:41:33, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from Moro center
On 5/1/2005 at 12:37:32, a magnitude 4.2 (4.1 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 85.9 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 Lee County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Moro topographic map

Birthplace of: Charles Bishop (Alabama senator) - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Moro:

  • FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • HELENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; HELENA, AR)
  • CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 35 miles away; WYNNE, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Moro, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Moro:

  • Coahoma Community College (about 44 miles; Clarksdale, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,224)
  • Harding University (about 53 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 4,312)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 55 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 2,601)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 59 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,204)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 60 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 6,609)
  • University of Memphis (about 64 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 14,700)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 70 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 3,368)

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Notable location: Moro Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Lee 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 Moro and their reported violations in the past:

MORO WATERWORKS (Population served: 391, Purch_groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-01-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and DEC-26-1999, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-26-1999)
  • One minor monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.5%
(12.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Arkansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.2%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.9%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Moro, AR


Moro compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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 Moro (2011 data):

  • The Farmers & Merchants Bank: Moro Branch at Main And Front Streets, branch established on 1963/09/05. Info updated 2009/06/18: Bank assets: $622.6 mil, Deposits: $490.8 mil, headquarters in Stuttgart, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Farmers And Merchants Bankshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Moro travel time to work - commute
Moro mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (68%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Lee County Arkansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Lee County Arkansas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Moro (based on Lee County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 34.43%
Here34.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist AssociationUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaChurches of Christ
Adherents42.0%23.5%12.0%7.1%4.2%
Congregations14.8%18.5%14.8%7.4%18.5%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Episcopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents3.6%1.8%1.5%1.3%3.0%
Congregations3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%11.1%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Lee County:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

11.5%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lee County:

33.4%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.1%
State:

13.6%

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
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$2,533
Totals for Government 0$0 3$2,533


6.01% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($19,632 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.01%
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 St. Francis County, AR  1.14% ($22,323 average AGI)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.44% ($20,750)
from Craighead County, AR  0.37% ($14,200)


7.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($21,735 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.65%
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 St. Francis County, AR  1.31% ($21,556 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.94% ($20,038)
to Washington County, AR  0.58% ($7,438)

Strongest AM radio stations in Moro:

  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Moro:

  • KBFC (93.5 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KVRN (90.7 FM; MARVELL, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KAKJ (105.3 FM; MARIANNA, AR; Owner: L.T. SIMES II & RAYMOND SIMES)
  • KARH (88.1 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTRQ (102.3 FM; COLT, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K204CK (91.5 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • K234AB (94.7 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DIST., UNV OF ARK)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • .3 Km East & 1.6 Km North Of Us 79 (Lat: 34.790000 Lon: -90.978889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 70.1 m
    Registrant: Woodruff Electric Cooperative, Forrest City, AR 72335, Phone: (870) 633-2262

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Jct Arkansas Rt 238 And 259 (Lat: 34.790083 Lon: -90.979000), Call Sign: KLM320, Licensee ID: L00008879
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.8200 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/08/2002, Expiration Date: 11/30/2012
    Registrant: Woodruff Electric Cooperative Corp, Forrest City, AR 72335, Phone: (501) 633-2262
  • Lat: 34.768417 Lon: -90.959278, Call Sign: WPZV842
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.575 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/25/2004, Expiration Date: 03/25/2014, Certifier: Billy Hinkle
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Email:
  • Edrington Drive (Lat: 34.793972 Lon: -90.985667), Call Sign: WQDJ535
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.545 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/12/2005, Expiration Date: 09/12/2015, Certifier: Russell Northcutt
    Registrant: Federal Licensing, Inc., 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, 0.5 Mi E & 1 Mi N Of Us 79 (Lat: 34.790083 Lon: -90.979000), Overall height: 70.1 m, Call Sign: WNEY726
    Assigned Frequencies: 6565.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/12/2009, Expiration Date: 10/13/2019
    Registrant: Woodruff Electric Cooperative, Forrest City, AR 72336, Phone: (870) 633-2262, Fax: (870) 633-0629

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC5YKP, Licensee ID: L01199457
    Grant Date: 10/05/2006, Expiration Date: 12/31/2016, Certifier: Betty D Wheeler
    Registrant: Betty D Wheeler, 3434 Highway 259s, Moro, AR 72368

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH B200 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60A (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 586UC , Serial Number: BB-1118, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 05/10/1983
    Registrant (Corporation): Marianna Logistics LLC, 6378 Highway 78 W, Moro, AR 72368


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Most common first names in Moro, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1971.9 years
John1775.7 years
Willie1171.9 years
Henry1073.7 years
Mary974.9 years
Robert973.3 years
William977.9 years
Hattie779.4 years
George679.0 years
Annie680.7 years
Most common last names in Moro, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1971.1 years
Broadway1573.5 years
Jones1270.3 years
Williams1174.2 years
Green1181.4 years
Walker978.1 years
Hobbs768.4 years
Bowman680.8 years
Jackson677.7 years
Hill678.7 years

Moro on our top lists:

  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Motor vehicle and parts dealers"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Radio, TV, and computer and software, and other electronic stores"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Retail sales workers except cashiers"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Ricky V. Needham (1)
  • Linda D. Platt (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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