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Izard County

Population in July 2008: 629. Population change since 2000: -2.0%
 

Males: 311  (49.5%)
Females: 318  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  41.6 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72565.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $27,980 (it was $22,313 in 2000)
Oxford:  $27,980
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $13,903
Oxford:  $13,903
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $73,880 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Oxford:  $73,880
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $94,464; Detached houses: $104,035; Mobile homes: $37,163

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Races in Oxford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.3%)
  • American Indian (3.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)

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


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Ancestries: United States (28.5%), German (13.4%), Irish (8.9%), English (6.5%), Dutch (4.2%), French (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 787 feet

Land area: 6.62 square miles.

Population density: 95 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Oxford

  • High school or higher: 71.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Oxford city

  • Never married: 11.7%
  • Now married: 70.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

1 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.2%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Oxford:  0.6% ($284)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (73.6 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (133.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (364.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Franklin, AR (3.0 miles) , Horseshoe Bend, AR (3.1 miles ), Melbourne, AR (3.3 miles ), Pineville, AR (3.4 miles ), Salem, AR (3.4 miles ), Viola, AR (3.6 miles ), Calico Rock, AR (3.7 miles ), Ash Flat, AR (4.2 miles ).

Latitude: 36.22 N, Longitude: 91.92 W

Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +78 (+13.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (10%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Wood products (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Apparel (9%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (5%)
  • Religious workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Legal support workers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Oxford-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1996, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Oxford city center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 12/24/1982, a category 4 tornado 16.9 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Oxford-area historical earthquake activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 74% 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 97.8 miles away from Oxford 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 71.7 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 74.3 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 90.9 miles away from Oxford center
On 7/7/1991 at 21:24:02, a magnitude 4.0 (3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 34.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/16/2003 at 05:09:22, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 44.7 miles away from Oxford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Oxford:
  • COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER OF IZARD CO (about 16 miles; CALICO ROCK, AR)
  • FULTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; SALEM, AR)
  • EASTERN OZARKS REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 21 miles; CHEROKEE VILLAGE, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Oxford, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oxford:
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 75 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 78 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 81 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 95 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 4,450)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; FT enrollment: 14,680)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 104 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,125)

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Churches in Oxford include: Pleasant Ridge Church (A), Oxford United Methodist Church (B), Oxford Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.0%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.2%
Whole state:  3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  22.9%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.7%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Oxford, AR



Oxford compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above 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 Izard County Arkansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (72%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Wood (11%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


Religion statistics for Oxford

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAmerican Baptist AssociationCumberland Presbyterian Church
Adherents56.2%10.1%5.8%5.8%5.4%
Congregations26.2%13.1%14.8%13.1%9.8%
NameAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents3.8%3.6%3.3%2.1%4.0%
Congregations8.2%1.6%3.3%1.6%8.2%
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$2,025$24,3000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$780
Sewerage 2$2,068$12,4080$0
Water Supply 1$1,500$18,0000$0
Totals for Government 4$5,593$16,7799$780



9.03% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,788 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.03%
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 Fulton County, AR  0.80% ($19,281 average AGI)
from Baxter County, AR  0.60% ($40,042)
from Independence County, AR  0.55% ($27,545)


7.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,346 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.80%
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 Baxter County, AR  0.81% ($24,250 average AGI)
to Independence County, AR  0.76% ($27,533)
to Sharp County, AR  0.73% ($21,034)


Strongest AM radio stations in Oxford:
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KTLO (1240 AM; 1 kW; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oxford:
  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KTLO-FM (97.9 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KAMS (95.1 FM; MAMMOTH SPRING, AR; Owner: OZARK RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KCMH (91.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: CHRISTIAN B/C GROUP OF MT. HOME, INC)
  • KHOM (100.9 FM; SALEM, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN LAKES BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Oxford:
  • 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)
  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K67GR (Channel 67; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K20EX (Channel 20; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40DS (Channel 40; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FM (Channel 53; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57FV (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K59FB (Channel 59; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K61FP (Channel 61; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69GT (Channel 69; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


Oxford fatal accident list:
Dec 9, 2008 12:15 AM, Sr-9-13, Lat: 36.211975, Lon: -91.925739, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 2, 2000 10:00 AM, Cr 36, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 20, 1998 08:20 AM, Pleasent Ridge Rd., Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Muayyad Mustafa, Lot 4, Block 5 - Main Street, Type: Mast, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms:a-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 2 Mi S, Structure height: 61 m, Call Sign: KNBY229
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.295 MHz, 151.460 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/04/2005, Expiration Date: 05/31/2015
    Registrant: Arkansas Forestry Commission, 3821 West Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, Phone: (501) 296-1873, Fax: (501) 296-1940, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: K3IF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01265062
    Grant Date: 04/05/2007, Expiration Date: 04/04/2017
    Registrant: Ilie Neculae, Hc 79 Box 640, Oxford, AR 72565
  • Call Sign: KA2PBR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00193383
    Grant Date: 09/29/1998, Expiration Date: 09/29/2008, Cancelation Date: 02/01/2000
    Registrant: Susan L Neculae, Hc 87 Box 15, Oxford, AR 72565
  • Call Sign: KD5AIS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00209103
    Grant Date: 12/30/1997, Expiration Date: 05/05/2007, Cancelation Date: 06/01/2000
    Registrant: Roger C Bailey, 4 Helm Ln, Oxford, AR 72565
  • Call Sign: NA5NA, Previous Call Sign: KM5QU
    Grant Date: 10/27/1998, Expiration Date: 10/27/2008
    Registrant: Nat Hooper, Hc 79 Box 165, Oxford, AR 72565
  • Call Sign: K2SU, Previous Call Sign: KA2PBR, Licensee ID: L00193383
    Grant Date: 02/01/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2010, Certifier: Susan L Neculae
    Registrant: Susan L Neculae, Hc 87 Box 15, Oxford, AR 72565
  • Call Sign: KD5YBX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00703486
    Grant Date: 06/19/2003, Expiration Date: 06/19/2013, Cancelation Date: 06/08/2007, Certifier: Gerald L Jones
    Registrant: Gerald L Jones, Hc 79 Box 70, Oxford, AR 72565
  • Call Sign: K9KOK, Previous Call Sign: KD5YBX, Licensee ID: L00703486
    Grant Date: 06/08/2007, Expiration Date: 06/08/2017, Certifier: Gerald L Jones
    Registrant: Gerald L Jones Dr, Hc 79 Box 70 Parker Ln., Oxford, AR 72565


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 11

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

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