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Baxter County

Population in July 2007: 542. Population change since 2000: +9.3%
 

Males: 264  (48.8%)
Females: 278  (51.2%)

Median resident age:  53.3 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72658, 72659.

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Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,860 (it was $30,192 in 2000)
Norfork:  $37,860
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $111,209 (it was $71,500 in 2000)
Norfork:  $111,209
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $124,670; Detached houses: $136,492; In 2-unit structures: $22,107; Mobile homes: $31,389

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Races in Norfork:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
  • American Indian (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Norfork: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (15.1%), Irish (12.8%), United States (10.7%), English (9.7%), French (2.5%), Dutch (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 472 feet

Land area: 2.18 square miles.

Population density: 248 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Norfork

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Norfork city

  • Never married: 10.9%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
Arkansas:  2.8%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Norfork, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Norfork to the number of sex offenders is 542 to 1.

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

Norfork:  0.6% ($405)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (88.0 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (150.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (348.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Salesville, AR (1.6 miles ), Briarcliff, AR (2.1 miles ), Pineville, AR (3.2 miles ), Calico Rock, AR (3.2 miles ), Mountain Home, AR (3.2 miles ), Gassville, AR (3.6 miles ), Cotter, AR (3.8 miles ), Big Flat, AR (4.0 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 6 buildings, average cost: $63,900
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $71,900
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $69,200
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $149,400
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $97,400
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $317,500
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $218,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $117,100

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Latitude: 36.21 N, Longitude: 92.28 W

Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: -28 (-5.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (5%)
  • Health care (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (26%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)



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Norfork-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 134% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.2 miles away from the Norfork city center killed 2 people and injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/14/1996, a category 4 tornado 27.2 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Norfork:
  • COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER OF IZARD CO (about 9 miles; CALICO ROCK, AR)
  • BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 26 miles; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Norfork, AR

Local government website: www.norfork.net

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norfork:
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 77 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 80 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 4,450)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 14,680)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,125)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 94 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 3,756)
Public high school in Norfork:
  • NORFORK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 208; Location: 136 MILDRED SIMPSON DRIVE; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Norfork:
  • NORFORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 239; Location: 161 MILDRED SIMPSON DRIVE; Grades: KG - 06)
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Notable locations in Norfork: Martins Ferry (A), Norfork Landing (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Cemetery: Norfork Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Rivers and creeks: North Fork River (A), Morton Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: 3-Rivers Outdoors (Tours & Charters; 18003 Highway 5 South), Two Rivers Fly Shop (Tours & Charters; 13718 Highway 5 South).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Norfork that have no violations reported:
  • RIVERSIDE RETREAT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  68.3%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.8%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.0%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.3%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Norfork, AR



Norfork compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Baxter County Arkansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (39%)
  • Utility gas (36%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17%)
  • Wood (7%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religon statistics for Norfork

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristLutheran Church
Adherents34.4%19.8%8.3%7.1%6.6%
Congregations22.9%1.4%4.3%24.3%1.4%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentAssemblies of GodChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents4.1%3.8%2.4%2.2%11.4%
Congregations1.4%7.1%1.4%2.9%32.9%
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 0$0 1$936
Other Government Administration 2$2,737$16,4228$979
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$481
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,082
Totals for Government 2$2,737$16,42211$3,478



9.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,186 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.19%
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 Marion County, AR  0.75% ($20,926 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  0.23% ($46,667)
from Izard County, AR  0.22% ($24,250)


6.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,721 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.55%
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 Marion County, AR  0.84% ($24,017 average AGI)
to Washington County, AR  0.28% ($25,128)
to Greene County, MO  0.20% ($24,679)


Strongest AM radio stations in Norfork:
  • KTLO (1240 AM; 1 kW; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND 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)
  • 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)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norfork:
  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KCMH (91.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: CHRISTIAN B/C GROUP OF MT. HOME, INC)
  • KTLO-FM (97.9 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCTT-FM (101.7 FM; YELLVILLE, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KKTZ (93.5 FM; LAKEVIEW, AR; Owner: JOHN M. DOWDY)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KMAC (99.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, MO; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF G/VILLE, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Norfork:
  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K41HC (Channel 41; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Norfork fatal accident list:
Apr 27, 2002 04:45 AM, Sr-201-00, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 19, 1993 11:05 AM, 5-18, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 22, 1980 10:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Approx. 775 West Of Hwy. 5 And 0.4 Miles Sw Of Intersection Of Highway 5 And Hig, Call Sign: KNKN692
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/05/2001, 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: 1
  • Jerri L Janjua, Salesville Cell Site, Type: Tower, Structure height: 101.1 m, Overall height: 101.2 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Norfork)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 46740 , Serial Number: 17257462, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 09/23/1968
    Registrant (Corporation): Salem Flying Club Inc, 64cr215, Norfork, AR 72658
  • Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8342V , Serial Number: 232, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Les Stevens, 384 Lodge Ln, Norfork, AR 72658
  • Aircraft: GOLDEN CIRCLE AIR T-BIRD I (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8507Q , Serial Number: 41823, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 10/26/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Dallas E Shepherd, 983 Sheid Rd, Norfork, AR 72658
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/29/2002, Exported to: Brazil


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 37
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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