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Population in July 2008: 626. Population change since 2000: -3.8%
 

Males: 274  (43.8%)
Females: 352  (56.2%)

Median resident age:  36.1 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 71765.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $26,821 (it was $21,389 in 2000)
Strong:  $26,821
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $13,934
Strong:  $13,934
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $51,794 (it was $33,300 in 2000)
Strong:  $51,794
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $55,814; Detached houses: $59,442; Townhouses or other attached units: $53,515; Mobile homes: $18,276

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Races in Strong:

  • Black (53.6%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (40.1%)
  • Hispanic (5.7%)
  • Other race (3.1%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Strong: 78.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Subsaharan African (6.6%), English (5.5%), Irish (4.1%), United States (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 100 feet

Land area: 1.12 square miles.

Population density: 559 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Strong

  • High school or higher: 67.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Strong city

  • Never married: 29.7%
  • Now married: 37.5%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 17.0%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

23 residents are foreign born (3.5% Latin America).

This city:  3.5%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Strong, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Strong to the number of sex offenders is 626 to 1.

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

Strong:  1.0% ($337)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
Strong satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (44.2 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (93.4 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (257.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Huttig, AR (3.4 miles ), Felsenthal, AR (3.5 miles) , Marion, LA (4.0 miles ), Calion, AR (4.3 miles ), Spearsville, LA (4.3 miles) , El Dorado, AR (4.4 miles ), West Crossett, AR (4.5 miles ), Lillie, LA (4.7 miles) .

Latitude: 33.11 N, Longitude: 92.36 W

Area code: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: -24 (-3.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Wood products (22%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Food (8%)
  • Paper (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (29%)
  • Food (21%)
  • Health care (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (17%)
  • Printing workers (9%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Woodworkers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Secondary school teachers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Food processing workers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Average climate in Strong, Arkansas

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Strong-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 145% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1972, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Strong city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1975, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.4 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 51 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Strong-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.3 miles away from Strong center
On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 91.7 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 18.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 18.7 miles away from Strong center
On 3/16/1997 at 19:07:27, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/4/2001 at 01:13:25, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.4 miles away from Strong center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Strong:
  • MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTH ARKANSAS (about 12 miles; EL DORADO, AR)
  • TRI WARD GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; BERNICE, LA)
  • UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; FARMERVILLE, LA)

Political contributions by individuals in Strong, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Strong:
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 44 miles; MONROE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,116)
  • LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 46 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 2,048)
  • GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
  • SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 51 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; FT enrollment: 2,646)
  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 82 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; FT enrollment: 3,109)
  • BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; BOSSIER CITY, LA; FT enrollment: 2,743)
Public high school in Strong:
  • STRONG HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 213; Location: PO BOX 735; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Strong:
  • GARDNER-STRONG ELEM. SCHOOL (Students: 226; Location: 635 S. CONCORD; Grades: KG - 06)
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Church in Strong: First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Strong and their reported violations in the past:

NEW LONDON WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 662, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-15-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2006)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-12-2005)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Strong that have no violations reported:
  • AURELLE WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 295, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.8%
Whole state:  70.2%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  32.3%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.2%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Strong, AR



Strong 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 significantly above state average.
  • House age 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 Strong (2009 data):
  • Simmons First Bank of Eldorado, National Association: Strong Branch at 9652 Strong Highway, branch established on 2000-05-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $257.7 mil, Deposits: $219.2 mil, headquarters in El Dorado, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Simmons First National Corporation



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Strong

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents58.8%13.0%8.6%3.9%3.6%
Congregations28.2%16.1%9.7%8.1%11.3%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist AssociationCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.2%2.1%2.0%1.7%4.1%
Congregations3.2%10.5%0.8%0.8%11.3%
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 2$3,003$18,0189$2,028
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,414$28,9680$0
Water Supply 2$3,906$23,4360$0
Totals for Government 5$9,323$22,3759$2,028



Strong government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $46,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $93,000
    General - Other: $60,000
    Solid Waste Management: $42,000
    Police Protection: $38,000
    Sewerage: $37,000
    Regular Highways: $25,000
    Fire Protection: $24,000
    Financial Administration: $22,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    Health Services - Other: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $146,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
    Interest Earnings: $6,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $23,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $444,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $145,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $62,000
    General Support: $19,000
  • Tax - Property: $22,000
    Public Utilities: $21,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $72,000

4.78% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,548 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.78%
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 Ouachita County, AR  0.41% ($28,541 average AGI)
from Columbia County, AR  0.27% ($47,250)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.26% ($22,974)


5.25% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,274 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.25%
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 Pulaski County, AR  0.47% ($24,620 average AGI)
to Ouachita County, AR  0.47% ($25,014)
to Columbia County, AR  0.23% ($23,886)


Strongest AM radio stations in Strong:
  • KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KELD (1400 AM; 1 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Strong:
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBSA (90.9 FM; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: BD OF SUP OF LA STATE U & A&M COLLGE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KIXB (103.3 FM; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAGL (93.3 FM; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KMLK (101.5 FM; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXZX (96.1 FM; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KAXV (91.9 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLBQ (98.7 FM; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KAGH-FM (104.9 FM; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: ASHLEY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Strong:
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
  • K46DT (Channel 46; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • K69HO (Channel 69; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K36DR (Channel 36; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KYPX (Channel 49; CAMDEN, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS 49, INC.)
  • K48EP (Channel 48; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K59FJ (Channel 59; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K29DC (Channel 29; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40EF (Channel 40; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K50EK (Channel 50; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57GF (Channel 57; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K63FX (Channel 63; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K66EX (Channel 66; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KLMB-LP (Channel 23; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: LOUISIANA CHRISTIAN B/CING., INC.)


Strong fatal accident list:
Feb 15, 2006 02:37 AM, Norsworthy, Lat: 33.165678, Lon: -92.347494, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 26, 2005 10:33 AM, Sr-82-07, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 4, 1976 01:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 18, 1976 10:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Sarah L Berry, 506 West Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.4 m
    Registrant: Diamond Communications LLC, 245 Regency Ct, Suite 101, Brookfield, WI 53045, Phone: (262) 649-4429, Email:
  • Jerri L Janjua, 310 Jones Lake Road (Huttig Site), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.1 m, Overall height: 78 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • City Hall Cor First Ave & Pine St, Call Sign: KTD312
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.2000 MHz, 37.2400 MHz, 37.4000 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/07/1996, Expiration Date: 03/04/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: City Of Strong, Strong, AR 71765

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: N5DSX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01186832
    Grant Date: 08/30/2006, Expiration Date: 11/25/2016
    Registrant: Bonnie R Bennett, Strong, AR 71765
  • Call Sign: WD5HAO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01190159
    Grant Date: 09/08/2006, Expiration Date: 12/03/2016
    Registrant: Homer B Bennett, Strong, AR 71765


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 26
  • Hazardous Condition: 3

Incident types - Strong


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