Widener, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 206 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -38.5%
 
Males: 117  (57.3%)
Females: 89  (42.7%)
Median resident age:

28.1 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72394.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,855 (it was $20,833 in 2000)
Widener:

$37,855
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $13,625 (it was $12,135 in 2000)

Widener town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $41,518 (it was $31,100 in 2000)
Widener:

$41,518
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $48,834; detached houses: $65,497; mobile homes: $24,010

Median gross rent in 2022: $763.

March 2022 cost of living index in Widener: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.8%
(10.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 1.9% for Black residents, 73.7% for two or more races residents)

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    • 11646.8%White alone
    • 10341.5%Black alone
    • 2811.3%Two or more races
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Ancestries: Scottish (3.6%), English (2.7%), American (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 209 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 408 people per square mile   (low).

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

0.8% ($258)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (40.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (382.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Madison, AR (1.6 miles ),
Forrest City, AR (2.5 miles ),
Caldwell, AR (2.8 miles ),
Colt, AR (3.2 miles ),
Haynes, AR (3.3 miles ),
Palestine, AR (3.6 miles ),
Hughes, AR (3.6 miles ),
Wynne, AR (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 35.02 N, Longitude: 90.68 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Widener, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Widener, AR in 2022
Widener satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Most common industries in Widener, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (10.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Machinery (6.4%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Machinery (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (15.2%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Public administration (10.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (8.7%)
  • Social assistance (8.7%)
  • Apparel (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Widener, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.7%)
  • Cashiers (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.5%)

Average climate in Widener, Arkansas

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Tornado activity:

Widener-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the Widener town 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 F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.6 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 112 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Widener-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 407% greater 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 47.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 117.0 miles away from Widener center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.2 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 85.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 86.4 miles away from Widener center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 86.8 miles away from Widener center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Francis County (1) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).

Causes of natural disasters: Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Widener topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Widener:

  • NORTHEAST ARKANSAS HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • PATIENT'S CHOICE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • METH HOS OF JONESBORO/HOSPICE FOR CITY (Hospital, about 6 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • DAVITA - FORREST CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • FMCNA - ST FRANCIS COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • ST FRANCIS COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; FORREST CITY, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Widener:

  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 38 miles; Memphis, TN; Full-time enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Memphis (about 41 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 41 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 50 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 54 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 57 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Harding University (about 62 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 5,360)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Widener Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Luther Allison - Blues guitarist, Alvin Manley - Boxer.

St. Francis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.7%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Widener:

Marital status in Widener, AR
  • Never married: 31.7%
  • Now married: 54.0%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Widener:

  • High school or higher: 75.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Widener, AR (based on St. Francis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,59644
Black Protestant3,73319
Mainline Protestant1,26611
Catholic921
Other-2
None13,571-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
St. Francis County:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
St. Francis County:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
St. Francis County:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
St. Francis County:

11.4%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Francis County:

32.4%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.1%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.9%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Widener:

41.8%
State:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Widener:

30.3
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Widener:

19.9%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Widener:

12.8%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Widener:

6.7
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.6%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Widener:

51.8%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Widener:

81.1%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Widener, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,768$33,2161$1,207
Totals for Government 1$2,768$33,2161$1,207

Widener government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $35,000 ($169.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000 ($121.36)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($29.13)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $195,000 ($946.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($77.67)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $30,000 ($145.63)

Strongest AM radio stations in Widener:

  • 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)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBBP (1480 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Widener:

  • KTRQ (102.3 FM; COLT, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KARH (88.1 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • 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)
  • KWYN-FM (92.5 FM; WYNNE, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • KAKJ (105.3 FM; MARIANNA, AR; Owner: L.T. SIMES II & RAYMOND SIMES)
  • KBFC (93.5 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Widener:

  • KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)

Widener fatal accident list:

Aug 13, 2015 00:26 AM, Sr-50-01, Lat: 35.023719, Lon: -90.684950, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 30, 2014 10:05 PM, I-40-51, Lat: 35.050936, Lon: -90.698106, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 679ft / 207mTotal length
  • $387,000Total costs
  • 182,105Total average daily traffic
  • 39,692Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Widener, AR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Widener, AR

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Widener)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Hwy 50 2 Mi E (Lat: 35.013972 Lon: -90.627889), Call Sign: KAQ409,
    Assigned Frequencies: 30.6400 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2001, Expiration Date: 10/07/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2011, Registrant: Eastern Arkansas Communications, Forrest City, AR 72336-0006, Phone: (870) 633-3294, Fax: (870) 633-4024, Email:

  • Nw Corner Jct Of Us 70 & 38 Hwy (Lat: 35.052306 Lon: -90.686222), Call Sign: KNAS294,
    Assigned Frequencies: 31.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/1996, Expiration Date: 01/28/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2001, Registrant: David E Courtney, Rt 1 Box 128, Widener, AR 72394, Phone: (501) 633-8434

  • MP 33.3, Mp 33.3, Brinkley Sub (Lat: 35.065083 Lon: -90.607500), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WRHW433,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.320 MHz, 161.550 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2020, Expiration Date: 06/30/2030, Certifier: Thomas J Mcgovern, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • 9ME0054A, 12557 Highway 70e (Lat: 35.097250 Lon: -90.607917), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WRDN355,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 06/11/2019, Expiration Date: 06/11/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • STFR_08, Off Sfc 713 (Lat: 35.015167 Lon: -90.682889), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRMD573,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 03/24/2021, Expiration Date: 03/24/2031, Certifier: L. Elizabeth Bowles, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • STFR_09, 12557 Highway 70e (Lat: 35.097250 Lon: -90.607917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WRMD575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 03/24/2021, Expiration Date: 03/24/2031, Certifier: L. Elizabeth Bowles, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KC5DQY, Licensee ID: L00713223, Grant Date: 07/11/2023, Expiration Date: 10/05/2033, Certifier: Constance L Stough, Registrant: Constance L Stough, 506 Sfc 413, Widener, AR 72394

  • Call Sign: KD5DF, Licensee ID: L01135217, Grant Date: 04/15/2016, Expiration Date: 06/14/2026, Certifier: Carl E Stough, Registrant: Carl E Stough, 506 Sfc 413, Widener, AR 72394

  • Call Sign: N5VKA, Grant Date: 08/06/1991, Expiration Date: 08/06/2001, Cancellation Date: 08/07/2003, Registrant: David E Courtney Jr, Widener, AR 72394

  • Call Sign: N5WBM, Licensee ID: L00368024, Grant Date: 06/15/2001, Expiration Date: 09/10/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/11/2013, Certifier: David E Courtney Sr, Registrant: David E Courtney Sr, 6915 Hwy 70 E, Widener, AR 72394

  • Call Sign: KI5GYW, Licensee ID: L02302303, Grant Date: 10/30/2019, Expiration Date: 10/30/2029, Certifier: Guy E Arnold Jr, Registrant: Guy E Arnold Jr, 201 Sfc 717, Widener, AR 72394


Most common first names in Widener, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1373.2 years
John1178.2 years
Willie1170.5 years
Mary978.5 years
William975.6 years
Annie582.6 years
Henry575.8 years
David471.3 years
Thomas479.2 years
Tommy460.0 years
Most common last names in Widener, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1071.6 years
Brown878.4 years
Davis779.3 years
Phillips767.0 years
White776.2 years
Courtney580.0 years
Nichols572.8 years
Johnson568.0 years
Jones577.8 years
Martin580.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Widener, AR
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 35.2%Electricity
  • 14.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Widener, AR
  • 64.7%Electricity
  • 35.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Widener compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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