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Desha County

Population in July 2008: 248. Population change since 2000: -9.8%
 

Males: 118  (47.6%)
Females: 130  (52.4%)

Median resident age:  29.3 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 71670.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $21,074 (it was $16,806 in 2000)
Reed:  $21,074
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $11,257
Reed:  $11,257
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $42,462 (it was $27,300 in 2000)
Reed:  $42,462
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $52,198; Detached houses: $46,805; Mobile homes: $39,881; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $22,500

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Races in Reed:

  • Black (96.4%)
  • American Indian (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Reed: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.10 square miles.

Population density: 2406 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Reed

  • High school or higher: 54.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 18.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Reed town

  • Never married: 44.0%
  • Now married: 30.1%
  • Separated: 5.7%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

4 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.5%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Reed, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Reed to the number of sex offenders is 248 to 1.

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

Reed:  0.7% ($199)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (48.7 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (129.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (315.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Tillar, AR (0.9 miles ), Winchester, AR (2.3 miles) , McGehee, AR (2.5 miles ), Dermott, AR (3.5 miles ), Dumas, AR (3.6 miles ), Mitchellville, AR (3.8 miles ), Arkansas City, AR (3.9 miles ), Watson, AR (4.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $80,700
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $80,700
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,900
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,900
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 33.70 N, Longitude: 91.44 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: -80 (-22.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (31%)
  • Transportation equipment (15%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Public administration (21%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (8%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (31%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (15%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10%)
  • Business operations specialists (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (8%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (17%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (13%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Secondary school teachers (8%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)



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Reed-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Reed town center killed 5 people and injured 16 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category 4 tornado 25.5 miles away from the town center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.


Reed-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 33.9 miles away from Reed center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 49.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.4 miles away from Reed center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.6 miles away from the city center
On 3/3/2001 at 10:46:13, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.6 miles away from Reed center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Reed:
  • MCGEHEE-DESHA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; DUMAS, AR)
  • DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; MONTICELLO, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Reed:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 23 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 49 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; FT enrollment: 2,801)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 88 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; FT enrollment: 8,024)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 90 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.9 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  76.8%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.3%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  40.5%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  30.8%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Reed, AR



Reed compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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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School Enrollment by Level of School


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2004 Presidential Election results in Desha County Arkansas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (69%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Utility gas (4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


Religion statistics for Reed

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationAssemblies of GodBaptist Missionary Association of America
Adherents55.0%12.2%5.9%5.7%4.0%
Congregations30.4%10.9%6.5%15.2%4.3%
NameChurch of the NazareneCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents3.3%3.2%2.3%1.5%6.9%
Congregations2.2%4.3%4.3%2.2%19.6%
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
Other Government Administration 1$1,417$17,0040$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,090$13,0802$873
Totals for Government 2$2,507$15,0422$873



Reed government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $42,000
    Financial Administration: $41,000
    Regular Highways: $13,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $26,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $46,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $55,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $8,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $57,000

5.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.93%
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 Drew County, AR  0.56% ($31,308 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, AR  0.56% ($16,885)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.56% ($18,346)


7.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,831 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.21%
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 Drew County, AR  0.98% ($27,739 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.94% ($25,886)
to Jefferson County, AR  0.75% ($19,114)


Strongest AM radio stations in Reed:
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KVSA (1220 AM; 1 kW; MCGEHEE, AR; Owner: SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS,INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)
  • KPBA (1270 AM; 5 kW; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Reed:
  • KXSA-FM (103.1 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRKD (105.7 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • KAFN (102.5 FM; GOULD, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHBM-FM (93.7 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KGPQ (99.9 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KXFE (106.9 FM; DUMAS, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • K255AM (98.9 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Reed:
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)


Reed fatal accident list:
Dec 4, 1998 12:44 AM, Us-65-19, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 15, 1987 04:20 AM, 65s19, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 11, 1982 06:32 AM, 65s19, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

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