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St. Francis County

Population in July 2008: 300. Population change since 2000: -10.4%
 

Males: 144  (48.1%)
Females: 156  (51.9%)

Median resident age:  28.3 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 72394.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,445 (it was $20,833 in 2000)
Widener:  $24,445
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,714
Widener:  $14,714
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $46,466 (it was $31,100 in 2000)
Widener:  $46,466
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $47,397; Detached houses: $50,349; Townhouses or other attached units: $58,708; Mobile homes: $24,911

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Races in Widener:

  • Black (67.2%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (31.0%)
  • Hispanic (2.4%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Widener: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (16.4%), English (1.8%), Subsaharan African (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 209 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 595 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Widener

  • High school or higher: 55.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Widener town

  • Never married: 29.4%
  • Now married: 39.9%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 14.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Widener, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Widener to the number of sex offenders is 300 to 1.

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

Widener:  0.8% ($258)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)
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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

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Population change in the 1990s: -27 (-7.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (14%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Machinery (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food (15%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Gasoline stations (9%)
  • Social assistance (9%)
  • Apparel (7%)
  • Computer and electronic products (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (13%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Life and physical scientists (7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)



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Average climate in Widener, Arkansas

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Widener-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 187% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (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 3 (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.


Widener-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 69% 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 47.0 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, Depth: 6.2 mi) 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 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 75.2 miles away from Widener center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Widener:
  • BAPTIST MEM HOSPITAL FORREST CITY INC (about 6 miles; FORREST CITY, AR)
  • CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; WYNNE, AR)
  • CRITTENDEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; WEST MEMPHIS, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Widener, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Widener:
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 43 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 43 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 43 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 49 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 57 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; SEARCY, AR; FT enrollment: 3,959)

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Average household size:
This town:  3.0 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  73.0%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.5%
Whole state:  3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  38.7%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  19.6%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Widener, AR



Widener compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • 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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School Enrollment by Level of School


Widener travel time to work
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (56%)
  • Electricity (35%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • No fuel used (2%)


Religion statistics for Widener

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents59.3%10.5%7.8%6.2%4.7%
Congregations33.3%17.5%5.3%5.3%5.3%
NameChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Catholic ChurchAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents3.4%1.7%1.4%1.1%3.9%
Congregations10.5%1.8%1.8%3.5%15.8%
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 2$1,030
Other Government Administration 1$2,489$29,8685$2,440
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,148
Firefighters 0$0 8$288
Sewerage 0$0 1$2,103
Water Supply 2$4,004$24,0240$0
Totals for Government 3$6,493$25,97217$7,009



5.96% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($23,076 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.96%
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 Cross County, AR  0.89% ($24,214 average AGI)
from Crittenden County, AR  0.57% ($19,711)
from Lee County, AR  0.46% ($21,556)


7.94% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,629 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.94%
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 Crittenden County, AR  1.15% ($26,548 average AGI)
to Cross County, AR  1.04% ($35,071)
to Craighead County, AR  0.68% ($18,200)


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.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Bonnie K Clark, Highway 70 East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
  • Lisa M Minney, 12557 Highway 70e, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Hwy 50 2 Mi E, Call Sign: KAQ409
    Assigned Frequencies : 30.6400 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/28/2001, Expiration Date: 10/07/2011
    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, Call Sign: KNAS294
    Assigned Frequencies : 31.3600 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/25/1996, Expiration Date: 01/28/2001, Cancelation Date: 04/01/2001
    Registrant: David E Courtney, Rt 1 Box 128, Widener, AR 72394, Phone: (501) 633-8434

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KC5DQY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00713223
    Grant Date: 07/08/2003, Expiration Date: 10/05/2013
    Registrant: Constance L Stough, 506 Sfc 413, Widener, AR 72394
  • Call Sign: KD5DF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01135217
    Grant Date: 03/30/2006, Expiration Date: 06/14/2016, Certifier: Carl E Stough
    Registrant: Carl E Stough, 506 Sfc 413, Widener, AR 72394
  • Call Sign: N5VKA, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/06/1991, Expiration Date: 08/06/2001, Cancelation Date: 08/07/2003
    Registrant: David E Courtney Jr, Widener, AR 72394
  • Call Sign: N5WBM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00368024
    Grant Date: 06/15/2001, Expiration Date: 09/10/2011, Certifier: David E Courtney Sr
    Registrant: David E Courtney Sr, 6915 Hwy 70 E, Widener, AR 72394

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