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Independence County

Population in July 2008: 427. Population change since 2000: +1.4%
 

Males: 208  (48.9%)
Females: 219  (51.1%)

Median resident age:  38.1 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72579.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,619 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Sulphur Rock:  $37,619
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,168
Sulphur Rock:  $17,168
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $71,081 (it was $45,700 in 2000)
Sulphur Rock:  $71,081
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $91,389; Detached houses: $105,079; Townhouses or other attached units: $69,569; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $544,083; Mobile homes: $28,077
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Races in Sulphur Rock:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.6%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Sulphur Rock: 73.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (34.0%), Irish (12.8%), German (8.6%), English (4.0%), French (2.4%), Italian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 324 feet

Land area: 1.28 square miles.

Population density: 333 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Sulphur Rock

  • High school or higher: 61.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sulphur Rock town

  • Never married: 14.0%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Sulphur Rock to the number of sex offenders is 214 to 1.

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

Sulphur Rock:  0.7% ($319)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (45.6 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (96.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (364.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Magness, AR (1.9 miles) , Moorefield, AR (2.0 miles) , Newark, AR (2.2 miles ), Batesville, AR (2.8 miles ), Oil Trough, AR (3.0 miles ), Jacksonport, AR (3.6 miles ), Cave City, AR (3.7 miles ), Diaz, AR (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 35.75 N, Longitude: 91.50 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+21.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Food (17%)
  • Chemicals (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Utilities (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Computer and electronic products (16%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Food (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (7%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5%)
  • Plant and system operators (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Assemblers and fabricators (14%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)



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Sulphur Rock-area historical tornado activity is above Arkansas state average. It is 225% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the Sulphur Rock town center killed 7 people and injured 24 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/1984, a category 4 tornado 9.0 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 13 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Sulphur Rock-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 64% 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 66.5 miles away from Sulphur Rock 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 54.3 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 56.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 98.7 miles away from Sulphur Rock center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 58.2 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 89.1 miles away from Sulphur Rock center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sulphur Rock:
  • WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER (about 3 miles; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • HARRIS HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; NEWPORT, AR)
  • NEWPORT HOSPITAL AND CLINIC INC (about 19 miles; NEWPORT, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sulphur Rock:
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 47 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 51 miles; BEEBE, AR; FT enrollment: 3,840)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 66 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 86 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; FT enrollment: 8,024)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 95 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 95 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
Public high school in Sulphur Rock:
  • SULPHUR ROCK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 162; Location: 480 N MAIN ST; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Sulphur Rock:
  • SULPHUR ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 185; Location: 480 N MAIN ST; Grades: KG - 06)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.9%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.4%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  10.6%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.5%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sulphur Rock, AR



Sulphur Rock 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.
  • 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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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (68%)
  • Electricity (26%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Sulphur Rock

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationChurches of ChristBaptist Missionary Association of America
Adherents43.3%13.1%9.2%8.8%6.1%
Congregations20.5%16.1%14.3%17.0%6.3%
NameNational Association of Free Will BaptistsAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other religions
Adherents3.9%3.7%2.8%1.6%7.5%
Congregations6.3%5.4%0.9%0.9%12.5%
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$490
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,100
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$650
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$760
Sewerage 0$0 1$928
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,928



6.33% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,063 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.33%
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 Sharp County, AR  0.80% ($22,638 average AGI)
from White County, AR  0.45% ($24,774)
from Jackson County, AR  0.32% ($121,658)


6.35% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,813 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.35%
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 Sharp County, AR  0.72% ($22,202 average AGI)
to White County, AR  0.56% ($28,354)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.45% ($40,415)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sulphur Rock:
  • KAAB (1130 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KBTA (1340 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, 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.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KNBY (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sulphur Rock:
  • KLLN (90.9 FM; NEWARK, AR; Owner: NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KBTA-FM (99.5 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KOKR (96.7 FM; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZIG (89.9 FM; CAVE CITY, AR; Owner: CAVE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K234AC (94.7 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DIST., UNV OF ARK)

TV broadcast stations around Sulphur Rock:
  • 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)
  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • K12MY (Channel 12; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS 49, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KLEP (Channel 17; NEWARK, AR; Owner: NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS)


Sulphur Rock fatal accident list:
Nov 8, 1989 11:41 AM, Sovaughnst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 19, 1985 09:20 AM, 69s3, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 18, 1977 11:45 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • .8 Km S Of White Dr Along Mack St, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: KNNP305, Licensee ID: L00049995
    Assigned Frequencies : 173.210 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/07/2001, Expiration Date: 03/12/2011, Certifier: John E Richardson
    Registrant: Rock Moore Water Association Inc, 6920 Harrison St, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579, Phone: (870) 799-2023, Fax: (870) 799-8325, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KB5YQU, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 02/16/1993, Expiration Date: 02/16/2003, Cancelation Date: 02/17/2005
    Registrant: Aaron O Ragle, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Call Sign: KC5AMD, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/18/1993, Expiration Date: 05/18/2003, Cancelation Date: 05/19/2005
    Registrant: Adam E Ragle, 841 N Main, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Call Sign: KC5BUH, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/20/1993, Expiration Date: 07/20/2003, Cancelation Date: 07/21/2005
    Registrant: Ronnie H Ragle, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Call Sign: KD5YNX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00713121
    Grant Date: 07/08/2003, Expiration Date: 07/08/2013, Certifier: Matthew G Bull
    Registrant: Matthew G Bull, 155 N Happy Trails, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Call Sign: KE5JMK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01169823
    Grant Date: 07/06/2006, Expiration Date: 07/06/2016, Certifier: George R Latus
    Registrant: George R Latus, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579-0091


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BL-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 29682 , Serial Number: 2526, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 06/01/1956
    Registrant (Individual): David Rowlett, 492 Cougar Rd, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 65-CA (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 36573 , Serial Number: CA16771, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 06/09/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Glen H Blevins, 200 Crow Lane, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Aircraft: SORRELL SN58 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 447 (40 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4890E , Serial Number: E003EW, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 03/21/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Ellis Wells, Po Box 354, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
    Deregistered: Yes
  • Aircraft: STINSON V77 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING R680E SERIES (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9116H , Serial Number: 77-315, Year manufactured: 1944, Airworthiness Date: 09/16/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Don A Henley, 35 Air Park Rd, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9127C , Serial Number: 31226, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 11/17/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Nathan L Higginbottom, 35 Airpark Rd, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 30

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

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