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Newton County

Population in 2011: 384. Population change since 2000: -5.7%
 

Males: 166  (43.2%)
Females: 218  (56.8%)

Median resident age:  41.4 years
Arkansas median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 72685.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $25,434 (it was $24,722 in 2000)
Western Grove:

$25,434
Arkansas:

$37,823
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,148

Western Grove town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $68,388 (it was $48,600 in 2000)
Western Grove:

$68,388
Arkansas:

$102,900
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $69,352; Detached houses: $75,588; Townhouses or other attached units: $61,421; Mobile homes: $32,336

Median gross rent in 2009: $398.

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  • White alone - 359 (93.5%)
  • Two or more races - 11 (2.9%)
  • Hispanic - 10 (2.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 4 (1.0%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Western Grove: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (19.4%), Irish (15.7%), English (7.1%), German (6.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1076 feet

Land area: 1.08 square miles.

Population density: 354 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Western Grove:

  • High school or higher: 70.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Western Grove town:

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 58.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
Arkansas:  2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $168 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $427 (0.6%)
Western Grove satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (67.3 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (166.5 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (315.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Valley Springs, AR (2.0 miles) , Everton, AR (2.1 miles) , Pindall, AR (2.4 miles) , Bellefonte, AR (2.9 miles ), St. Joe, AR (3.1 miles) , Pyatt, AR (3.5 miles ), Harrison, AR (3.6 miles ), Zinc, AR (3.6 miles) .

Latitude: 36.10 N, Longitude: 92.96 W

Area code: 870

Western Grove household income distribution Western Grove home values distribution

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.2%
Arkansas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -9 (-2.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (32%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Other services, except public administration (14%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (3%)
  • Retail trade (33%)
  • Health care and social assistance (21%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Information (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Manufacturing (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Western Grove-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 143% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the Western Grove town center killed 3 people and injured 9 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F3 tornado 11.3 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 19 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Western Grove-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 75.4 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 77.0 miles away from Western Grove center
On 6/27/2000 at 01:28:45, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 0.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 23.8 miles away from the city 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 82.7 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) earthquake occurred 89.9 miles away from Western Grove center
On 9/7/2007 at 10:40:47, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi) earthquake occurred 11.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Newton County (18) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Landslide: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Western Grove:

  • NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; HARRISON, AR)
  • BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 36 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL-BERRYVILLE (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 38 miles away; BERRYVILLE, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Western Grove, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Western Grove:

  • Arkansas Tech University (about 57 miles; Russellville, AR; Full-time enrollment: 6,534)
  • University of Arkansas (about 65 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 15,441)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 71 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 3,034)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 77 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,257)
  • Missouri State University (about 78 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 14,879)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 80 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 6,501)
  • Drury University (about 80 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 3,600)

Public high school in Western Grove:

  • WESTERN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 102; Location: 300 SCHOOL ST; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Western Grove:

  • WESTERN GROVE ELEM. SCHOOL (Students: 137; Location: 300 SCHOOL ST; Grades: KG - 06)
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Notable locations in Western Grove: The Old Western Grove Volunteer Fire Department (A), Western Grove Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Western Grove: Western Grove Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Newton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.0. This is about average.
City:

31.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2003 was 8.85. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.85
U.S.:

11.90
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 36.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

36.5
U.S.:

28.3


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.6%
(17.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.7% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Arkansas:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.3%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  1.2%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Western Grove, AR


Western Grove 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below 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 Western Grove (2011 data):

  • Bank of the Ozarks: Western Grove Branch at U.S. Highway 65 & State Highway 123, branch established on 1976/09/27. Info updated 2011/05/03: Bank assets: $3,828.0 mil, Deposits: $2,955.2 mil, headquarters in Little Rock, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 115 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of The Ozarks Inc

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Western Grove travel time to work - commute
Western Grove mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (53%)
  • Electricity (32%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Utility gas (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Newton County Arkansas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Newton County Arkansas:
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Religion statistics for Western Grove (based on Newton County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 24.01%
Here24.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchOther
Adherents48.6%21.1%14.7%6.2%9.3%
Congregations36.4%18.2%27.3%4.5%13.6%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Newton County:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Newton County:

4.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.9%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Newton County:

30.6%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
State:

13.6%

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 0$0 7$1,800
Firefighters 0$0 1$300
Water Supply 0$0 1$700
Totals for Government 0$0 9$2,800


8.27% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,066 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.27%
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 Boone County, AR  2.65% ($22,471 average AGI)
from Pope County, AR  0.43% ($26,000)
from Washington County, AR  0.39% ($31,800)


7.88% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,299 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.88%
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 Boone County, AR  3.80% ($25,660 average AGI)

Strongest AM radio stations in Western Grove:

  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHOZ (900 AM; 1 kW; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTHS (1480 AM; 5 kW; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Western Grove:

  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KHOZ-FM (102.9 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBPB (91.9 FM; HARRISON, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KSMS-FM (90.5 FM; POINT LOOKOUT, MO; Owner: SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UINIVERSITY)
  • KTHS-FM (107.1 FM; BERRYVILLE, AR; Owner: KTHS/KSCC, INC.)
  • KTLO-FM (97.9 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Western Grove:

  • KWBM (Channel 31; HARRISON, AR; Owner: R.S. COMMUNICATIONS LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KTKO-LP (Channel 8; HARRISON, AR; Owner: TKO, INC.)

Western Grove fatal accident list:

Apr 26, 1988 07:11 PM, 65s3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 29, 1988 07:45 AM, 123s1, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 20, 1986 05:15 PM, 65s3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Aug 1, 1984 08:30 PM, 65s3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 10, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 1, 1983 10:55 AM, Us65s3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1



FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • North End Of Boat Mountain (Lat: 36.111361 Lon: -93.032083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KNKQ363
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Bob Mouser, North End Of Boat Mountain (Lat: 36.111361 Lon: -93.032083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m
    Registrant: Tri-County Telephone Company, 9444 Hwy 65 South, Everton, AR 72633, Phone: (870) 429-5211, Email:
  • Bob Mouser, North End Of Boat Mountain (Lat: 36.111361 Lon: -93.032083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m
    Registrant: Tri-County Telephone Company, 9444 Hwy 65 South, Everton, AR 72633, Phone: (870) 429-5211, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: K5SBL, Previous Call Sign: K5YVU, Licensee ID: L00702532
    Grant Date: 02/01/2008, Expiration Date: 03/04/2018
    Registrant: Steven B Lumpkin, Rt. 1, Box 460-L, Western Grove, AR 72685-9635
  • Call Sign: KC5JFQ, Licensee ID: L00924424
    Grant Date: 10/05/2004, Expiration Date: 10/05/2014
    Registrant: Christy J Vail, 206 Great View Rd, Western Grove, AR 72685
  • Call Sign: KE6DDC, Licensee ID: L00534605
    Grant Date: 11/01/2003, Expiration Date: 11/02/2013
    Registrant: Kenneth D Vail, 206 Great View Road, Western Grove, AR 72685
  • Call Sign: W5VIS, Licensee ID: L01201828
    Grant Date: 10/12/2006, Expiration Date: 03/26/2016, Certifier: Roy L Lake
    Registrant: Roy L Lake, Western Grove, AR 72685
  • Call Sign: WB0TFE, Licensee ID: L01170575
    Grant Date: 08/18/2006, Expiration Date: 11/05/2016
    Registrant: Joseph S Johnson, Western Grove, AR 72685
  • Call Sign: WB5TZK, Licensee ID: L01201829
    Grant Date: 10/12/2006, Expiration Date: 03/26/2016, Certifier: Jackie S Lake
    Registrant: Jackie S Lake, Western Grove, AR 72685
  • Call Sign: KE5ASP, Licensee ID: L00834829
    Grant Date: 03/22/2004, Expiration Date: 03/22/2014, Certifier: Jennifer J Lumpkin
    Registrant: Jennifer J Lumpkin, Ret 1 - Box 460-L, Western Grove, AR 72685



Most common first names in Western Grove, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1275.3 years
William773.0 years
John577.8 years
Thomas573.0 years
Wilma379.7 years
Joe379.3 years
Carl373.0 years
Fred378.3 years
Troy376.4 years
Hattie291.5 years
Most common last names in Western Grove, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones1179.2 years
Choate769.4 years
Ramsey776.8 years
Campbell664.1 years
Robinson677.0 years
Bowling474.3 years
Lee486.3 years
Martin470.0 years
Nichols479.3 years
Patton477.0 years

Western Grove on our top lists:

  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Farmers and farm managers"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Leather and allied products"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Truck transportation"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Top executives"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers"
  • #90 (72685) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Turkish first ancestries (pop 1,000+)"

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