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Drew County

Population in July 2008: 189. Population change since 2000: -1.0%
 

Males: 93  (49.2%)
Females: 96  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  36.2 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Zip code: 71677


Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,565 (it was $24,375 in 2000)
Winchester:  $30,565
Arkansas:  $38,134

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $13,412
Winchester:  $13,412
Arkansas:  $20,708

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $41,529 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
Winchester:  $41,529
Arkansas:  $101,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $43,847; Detached houses: $51,093; Mobile homes: $21,304

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Races in Winchester:

  • Black (64.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (29.3%)
  • Hispanic (3.7%)
  • Other race (3.7%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Winchester: 71.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (6.8%), English (5.8%), Irish (3.1%), Scottish (3.1%), German (2.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 153 feet

Land area: 0.50 square miles.

Population density: 380 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Winchester

  • High school or higher: 45.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 18.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Winchester city

  • Never married: 24.8%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Arkansas:  2.8%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Winchester:  0.7% ($200)
Arkansas:  0.7% ($500)

Winchester satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (43.9 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (126.6 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (314.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Tillar, AR (2.1 miles ), Reed, AR (2.3 miles ), Dumas, AR (2.8 miles ), Mitchellville, AR (3.0 miles ), McGehee, AR (3.4 miles ), Watson, AR (3.9 miles ), Gould, AR (3.9 miles ), Dermott, AR (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 33.77 N, Longitude: 91.48 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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Population change in the 1990s: -48 (-20.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (37%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (15%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (12%)
  • U. S. Postal service (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (16%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (10%)
  • Food processing workers (10%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (15%)
  • Art and design workers (12%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Customer service representatives (8%)



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Average climate in Winchester, Arkansas

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Winchester-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the Winchester city center killed 5 people and injured 16 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category 4 tornado 30.2 miles away from the city center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.


Winchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Arkansas state average. It is 94% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 37.2 miles away from Winchester center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.7 miles away from Winchester center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.9 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 79.3 miles away from Winchester center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Winchester:
  • DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; DUMAS, AR)
  • MCGEHEE-DESHA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; MONTICELLO, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Winchester, AR

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Winchester:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 23 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
  • DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 44 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; FT enrollment: 2,801)
  • MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; MOORHEAD, MS; FT enrollment: 2,486)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 83 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; FT enrollment: 8,024)
  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 93 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)

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Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Arkansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  76.8%
Whole state:  70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.4%
Whole state:  3.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.0%
Whole state:  15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.1%
Whole state:  6.6%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Winchester, AR



Winchester compared to Arkansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Winchester travel time to work


Winchester mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Drew County Arkansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (51%)
  • Electricity (40%)
  • Wood (6%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Winchester

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist AssociationUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents51.8%12.8%11.2%4.8%4.1%
Congregations31.4%11.8%19.6%5.9%3.9%
NameBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurches of ChristCatholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.0%3.1%3.0%2.0%3.4%
Congregations3.9%5.9%3.9%2.0%11.8%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$1,100
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$939
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,200
Totals for Government 0$0 6$3,239



Winchester government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $31,000
    Water Utilities: $24,000
    Regular Highways: $24,000
    General - Other: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $20,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $5,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $75,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $5,000
    Property: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $12,000

7.48% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,376 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.48%
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 Desha County, AR  0.79% ($27,739 average AGI)
from Bradley County, AR  0.72% ($17,452)
from Ashley County, AR  0.55% ($19,406)


8.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,738 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.67%
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  1.05% ($23,210 average AGI)
to Bradley County, AR  0.68% ($18,950)
to Ashley County, AR  0.49% ($27,517)


Strongest AM radio stations in Winchester:
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KDDA (1560 AM; daytime; 1 kW; DUMAS, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KVSA (1220 AM; 1 kW; MCGEHEE, AR; Owner: SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS,INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KPBA (1270 AM; 5 kW; PINE BLUFF, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Winchester:
  • KAFN (102.5 FM; GOULD, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXFE (106.9 FM; DUMAS, AR; Owner: METRO BIRCH ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • KXSA-FM (103.1 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KHBM-FM (93.7 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRKD (105.7 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • KGPQ (99.9 FM; MONTICELLO, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KDEW-FM (97.3 FM; DE WITT, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Winchester:
  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)


Winchester fatal accident list:
Oct 3, 2006 10:46 AM, Oswald, Byrn, Lat: 33.775064, Lon: -91.476053, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 20, 1992 03:35 AM, 138, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Charles D Brown, .3 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m
    Registrant: Arkansas State Police Communications Div., #1 State Police Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72209, Phone: (501) 618-8105, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 1 Mile East Of Hwy 65 On Hwy 138e, Call Sign: WQCI552
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.095 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/11/2005, Expiration Date: 03/11/2015, Certifier: Percy Morris
    Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5606-C South Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, .3 Mi S Of, Overall height: 94.2 m, Call Sign: WNEX609
    Assigned Frequencies : 6226.89 MHz, 6197.24 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/18/2008, Expiration Date: 10/19/2018
    Registrant: Department Of Information Systems, #1 Captial Mall, Little Rock, AR 72203, Phone: (501) 683-1615, Fax: (501) 682-4310, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4

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