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St. Francis County

Population in July 2008: 686. Population change since 2000: -7.4%
 

Males: 308  (44.9%)
Females: 378  (55.1%)

Median resident age:  36.4 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72372.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,229 (it was $24,904 in 2000)
Palestine:  $31,229
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,655
Palestine:  $18,655
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,524 (it was $49,200 in 2000)
Palestine:  $76,524
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $86,877; Detached houses: $102,943; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $90,117; Mobile homes: $24,727

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Races in Palestine:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.0%)
  • Black (13.2%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Palestine: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (27.4%), Irish (10.7%), German (7.8%), English (5.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%), Dutch (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 210 feet

Land area: 3.22 square miles.

Population density: 213 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Palestine

  • High school or higher: 70.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Palestine city

  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

5 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Palestine, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Palestine to the number of sex offenders is 343 to 1.

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

Palestine:  0.5% ($226)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
Palestine satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (53.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (369.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Forrest City, AR (2.7 miles ), Haynes, AR (2.9 miles ), Caldwell, AR (3.0 miles ), Madison, AR (3.2 miles ), Colt, AR (3.5 miles ), Wheatley, AR (3.5 miles ), Widener, AR (3.6 miles ), Moro, AR (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $79,500
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $60,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 34.97 N, Longitude: 90.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+3.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Computer and electronic products (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Computer and electronic products (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)



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Average climate in Palestine, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Palestine-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 200% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.6 miles away from the Palestine city center killed 29 people and injured 180 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/6/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.2 miles away from the city center killed 4 people and injured 112 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Palestine-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 56.3 miles away from Palestine 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 74.6 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 74.9 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 50.2 miles away from Palestine center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 96.0 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 85.6 miles away from Palestine center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Palestine topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Palestine:
  • BAPTIST MEM HOSPITAL FORREST CITY INC (about 8 miles; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; WYNNE, AR)
  • HELENA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 38 miles; HELENA, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Palestine, AR

Airports located in Palestine:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palestine:
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 56 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 56 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 56 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 58 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 62 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
Public high school in Palestine:
  • PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SENIOR HIGH (Students: 150; Location: 7900 HWY 70W; Grades: 10 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Palestine:
  • PALESTINE-WHEATLEY ELEM. SCH. (Students: 225; Location: WOOD STREET; Grades: KG - 04)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.9%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.7%
Whole state:  3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.2%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Palestine, AR



Palestine compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above 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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Banks with branches in Palestine (2009 data):
  • First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas: Palestine Branch at Old Highway 70 And Slonikers Mill Road, branch established on 1966-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $272.2 mil, Deposits: $234.9 mil, headquarters in Forrest City, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Bancshares Of Eastern Arkansas, Inc.



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School Enrollment by Level of School



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Palestine mode of transportation to work chart



Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (58%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Palestine

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents59.3%10.5%7.8%6.2%4.7%
Congregations33.3%17.5%5.3%5.3%5.3%
NameChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents3.4%1.7%1.4%1.1%3.9%
Congregations10.5%1.8%1.8%3.5%15.8%
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$1,949$23,3880$0
Other Government Administration 9$17,760$23,6800$0
Judicial and Legal 3$5,049$20,1960$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$9,832$29,4960$0
Police - Other 1$1,417$17,0040$0
Firefighters 1$3,322$39,8640$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,055$24,6600$0
Sewerage 1$1,594$19,1280$0
Water Supply 1$2,126$25,5120$0
Totals for Government 22$45,104$24,6020$0



Palestine government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $283,000
    Police Protection: $118,000
    Financial Administration: $97,000
    Sewerage: $64,000
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000
    Fire Protection: $9,000
    Regular Highways: $7,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $125,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $52,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $238,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $35,000
    General Support: $14,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $63,000
    Public Utilities: $28,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $146,000

5.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,076 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.96%
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 Cross County, AR  0.89% ($24,214 average AGI)
from Crittenden County, AR  0.57% ($19,711)
from Lee County, AR  0.46% ($21,556)


7.94% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,629 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.94%
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 Crittenden County, AR  1.15% ($26,548 average AGI)
to Cross County, AR  1.04% ($35,071)
to Craighead County, AR  0.68% ($18,200)


Strongest AM radio stations in Palestine:
  • 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.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., 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.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Palestine:
  • KARH (88.1 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTRQ (102.3 FM; COLT, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KBFC (93.5 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • K204CK (91.5 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K234AB (94.7 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DIST., UNV OF ARK)
  • KAKJ (105.3 FM; MARIANNA, AR; Owner: L.T. SIMES II & RAYMOND SIMES)
  • KWYN-FM (92.5 FM; WYNNE, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KVRN (90.7 FM; MARVELL, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)


Palestine, Arkansas:
  • Fatal accident count: 9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 11
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 27
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Arkansas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 72
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 109
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 29
  • Fatalities: 80
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 187
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8
See more detailed statistics of Palestine fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • CHRISTINE A VERRE, 349 Sfc 117, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 9639 Hwy 70 West, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.1 m
    Registrant: Sba Properties, Inc., One Town Center Road, Third Floor, Boca Raton, FL 33486, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 938 St. Francis County Rd 255, Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • 1.963 Km N Of Us70 .965 Km W Of I40 7.48 Km W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.7 m
    Registrant: Intercel Inc, 1233 O G Skinner Dr, West Point, GA 31833, Phone: (706) 645-9925

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 5 Mi W On Jumper Corner Rd, Call Sign: KNEF631
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.960 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/13/1997, Expiration Date: 12/08/2002, Cancelation Date: 03/09/2003
    Registrant: Ray Thweatt, 2347 Sfc 102, Palestine, AR 72372

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KC5CLX, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/31/1993, Expiration Date: 08/31/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/01/2005
    Registrant: Robert C Jackson, Rte 1 Box 212a, Palestine, AR 72372


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-60AG (1050 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 4115G , Serial Number: 602-1150, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 06/01/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Gary Dba Michaelis, 1731 Highway 259 S, Palestine, AR 72372, Other Owners: Ag Service Racer's
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/17/2003
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 7GCBC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4206Y , Serial Number: 965-77, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Burns Aircraft Co Inc, Po Box 445, Palestine, AR 72372
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 83141 , Serial Number: 7AC-1802, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/1957
    Registrant (Individual): Jerald N Burns, Po Box 445, Palestine, AR 72372


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