Morrison Bluff, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 79 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.8%
 
Males: 39  (50.0%)
Females: 40  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

60.1 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 72863

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,348 (it was $38,750 in 2000)
Morrison Bluff:

$55,348
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,851 (it was $56,436 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,911 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Morrison Bluff:

$179,911
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $241,532; detached houses: $242,707
March 2022 cost of living index in Morrison Bluff: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Morrison Bluff, AR (2022)
    • 4491.7%White alone
    • 36.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: German (52.2%), American (21.7%), English (8.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 383 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 72 people per square mile   (very low).

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2 residents are foreign born (4.2% North America).

This town:

4.2%
Arkansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Morrison Bluff town:

0.6% ($457)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Smith, AR (49.1 miles , pop. 80,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (144.8 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (258.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Scranton, AR (1.3 miles ),
Hartman, AR (2.5 miles ),
Clarksville, AR (2.5 miles ),
Lamar, AR (2.9 miles ),
Subiaco, AR (3.0 miles ),
New Blaine, AR (3.0 miles),
Coal Hill, AR (3.0 miles ),
Knoxville, AR (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 35.38 N, Longitude: 93.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 479

Distribution of median household income in Morrison Bluff, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Morrison Bluff, AR in 2022

Morrison Bluff satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Average climate in Morrison Bluff, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Morrison Bluff-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/7/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Morrison Bluff town center injured 76 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 2/15/1954, a category F3 tornado 7.3 miles away from the town center injured 24 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Morrison Bluff-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 573% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 182.7 miles away from Morrison Bluff center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 203.7 miles away from the city center
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 66.7 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) earthquake occurred 75.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 76.3 miles away from Morrison Bluff center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 181.1 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 Logan County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Morrison Bluff:

  • JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, AR)
  • JOHNSON REGIONAL HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, AR)
  • CLARKSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, L (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, AR)
  • VISITING NURSES AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, AR)
  • JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CLARKSVILLE, AR)
  • COUNTRYSIDE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAMAR, AR)
  • LOGAN COUNTY HEALTH UNIT PARIS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; PARIS, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morrison Bluff:

  • Arkansas Tech University (about 24 miles; Russellville, AR; Full-time enrollment: 9,038)
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (about 48 miles; Fort Smith, AR; FT enrollment: 6,103)
  • University of Arkansas (about 60 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 64 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • National Park Community College (about 65 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)
  • Carl Albert State College (about 67 miles; Poteau, OK; FT enrollment: 2,041)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 77 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)

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Church in Morrison Bluff: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Logan 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:

2.5 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.2%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Morrison Bluff:

Marital status in Morrison Bluff, AR
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 47.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Morrison Bluff:

  • High school or higher: 97.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 14.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Morrison Bluff, AR (based on Logan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,59274
Catholic1,5078
Mainline Protestant1,3358
Black Protestant3672
Other63
None4,546-
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: 4
This county:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Logan County:

1.33 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Here:

4.43 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

9.1%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Logan County:

27.7%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Logan County:

14.9%
Arkansas:

13.6%
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
Water Supply 0$0 1$425
Financial Administration 0$0 7$706
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,131

Morrison Bluff government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $25,000 ($316.46)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $45,000 ($569.62)
    General - Other: $6,000 ($75.95)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($50.63)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($151.90)

Morrison Bluff government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($12.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $66,000 ($835.44)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $7,000 ($88.61)
    Highways: $4,000 ($50.63)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($25.32)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($25.32)

Morrison Bluff government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $367,000 ($4645.57)

Strongest AM radio stations in Morrison Bluff:

  • KCAB (980 AM; 5 kW; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KLYR (1360 AM; 0 kW; CLARKSVILLE, AR; Owner: FORRESTER ET AL)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KARV (610 AM; 1 kW; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morrison Bluff:

  • K210BN (89.9 FM; CLARKSVILLE, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K207CW (89.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KCJC (102.3 FM; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KLYR-FM (92.7 FM; CLARKSVILLE, AR; Owner: FORRESTER ET AL)
  • KARV-FM (101.3 FM; OLA, AR; Owner: KERM INC)
  • KOMS (107.3 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRWA-FM (103.1 FM; WALDRON, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUAF (91.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)
  • KISR (93.7 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: STEREO 93, INC.)
  • KDYN-FM (96.7 FM; OZARK, AR; Owner: OZARK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYEL (105.5 FM; DANVILLE, AR; Owner: DANVILLE FM, INC.)
  • KERX (95.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF PARIS, INC.)
  • KWKK (100.9 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KOLX (94.5 FM; BARLING, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXIO (106.9 FM; CLARKSVILLE, AR; Owner: BARNETT BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Morrison Bluff:

  • KFSM-TV (Channel 5; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KAFT (Channel 13; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K52FJ (Channel 52; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: TV 34, INC.)
  • K53GB (Channel 53; PARIS, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Morrison Bluff, AR
  • 65.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 15.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Morrison Bluff, AR
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Morrison Bluff compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
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