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County population in July 2011: 12,986 (64% urban, 36% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 3,760
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,162
% of renters here:

37%
State:

42%

Land area: 765 sq. mi.
Water area: 54.5 sq. mi.
Population density: 17 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Desha County: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (20.6%), Educational,health and social services (17.5%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (12.1%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 19%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%

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Races in Desha County, Arkansas:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (47.1%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (47.1%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (4.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Median resident age:  35.5 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Males: 7,163  (46.7%)
Females: 8,178  (53.3%)

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Desha County,AR real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Desha County:

2.6 people
Arkansas:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $28,349 ($24,121 in 1999)
This county:

$28349
Arkansas:

$37823

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $295 (lower quartile is $147, upper quartile is $399)
This county:

$295
State:

$435


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $55,896 (it was $42,400 in 2000)
Desha County:

$55,896
Arkansas:

$102,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $28,924 - $79,827

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $99,642
Here:

$99,642
State:

$146,298

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $17,214
Here:

$17,214
State:

$119,582

Mobile homes: $34,414
Here:

$34,414
State:

$38,244

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $18,097
Here:

$18,097
State:

$29,738
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $974
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $256

Institutionalized population: 132

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 8
  • Thefts: 14
  • Auto thefts: 6

Desha County, AR map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $111,400
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $173,000



2004 Presidential Election results in Desha County Arkansas:

Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 61.4%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 37.2%


2008 Presidential Election results in Desha County Arkansas:

Obama (Democratic): 55.5%
McCain (Republican): 43.2%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $321 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $203 (0.4%)


Desha County household income distribution in 2009 Desha County home values distribution


Desha County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 30.0%
(14.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 43.2% for Black residents, 36.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 12.5% for American Indian residents, 48.3% for other race residents, 92.9% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

28.9%
Whole state:

15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

15.4%
Whole state:

6.6%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Desha County is $345 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $456 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $580 a month.

Cities in this county include: Dumas, McGehee, Arkansas City, Mitchellville, Watson, Reed.

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

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Desha County: Cooks Ramp (A), McCloud Landing (B), Napoleon Landing (C), O'Neal Landing (D), Ozark Landing (E), Knowlton Landing (F), Hopedale Landing (G), Rose Landing (H), White River Landing (I), Holly Ridge Landing (J), DeSoto Landing (K), Laconia Landing (L), Scrubgrass Campground (M), Beith Landing (N), Potlatch Corporation Ambulance (O), Halley Volunteer Fire Department (P), Kelso Rohwer Fire Department (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Desha County include: True Vine Church (A), United Pentecostal Church (B), Williamson Chapel (C), Zion Chapel (D), Almetta Church (E), Amos Bayou Church (F), Bethel Church (G), Bethlehem Church (H), Bogue Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Leach Cemetery (1), Banks Cemetery (2), Barnett Cemetery (3), Rohwer Relocation Center Cemetery (4), Scott Cemetery (5), Bogue Cemetery (6), Turner Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Lake Defiance (A), Oxbow Lake (B), Billy Moore Lake (C), Big Round Lake (D), Lake Beulah (E), Prices Lake (F), Prairie Lakes (G), Alligator Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mixture Bayou (A), Mayhorn Bayou (B), Little Cypress Bayou (C), Willow Slough (D), Dixon Bayou (E), Deep Bayou (F), Dayton Bayou (G), Sutton Bayou (H), Rube Bayou (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Desha County include: Pendleton Recreation Area (1), Morgan Point Recreation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Arkansas County , Bolivar County, Mississippi , Chicot County , Drew County , Lincoln County , Phillips County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

9.4%
Arkansas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 457
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 65.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%

Number of foreign born residents: 318 (29% naturalized citizens)

Desha County:

2.1%
Whole state:

2.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 71
  • 1990 to 1994: 126
  • 1985 to 1989: 55
  • 1980 to 1984: 6
  • 1975 to 1979: 14
  • 1970 to 1974: 19
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 27

Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 80.4%

Desha County marital status for males
Desha County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 4,645
  • One, attached: 136
  • Two: 294
  • 3 or 4: 249
  • 5 to 9: 134
  • 10 to 19: 49
  • 20 or more: 112
  • Mobile homes: 1,030
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 14

Housing units in Desha County with a mortgage: 1,380 (95 second mortgage, 42 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,461

Here:

48.6% with mortgage
State:

60.8% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 62.23%
Here62.2%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 9,546
Total congregations: 46

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist AssociationAssemblies of GodBaptist Missionary Association of America
Adherents5,254 (55.0%)1,163 (12.2%)563 (5.9%)541 (5.7%)383 (4.0%)
Congregations14 (30.4%)5 (10.9%)3 (6.5%)7 (15.2%)2 (4.3%)
NameChurch of the NazareneCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther
Adherents317 (3.3%)304 (3.2%)216 (2.3%)147 (1.5%)658 (6.9%)
Congregations1 (2.2%)2 (4.3%)2 (4.3%)1 (2.2%)9 (19.6%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Desha County - Dumas, McGehee, Arkansas City, Mitchellville, Watson

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Desha County:

1.45 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Desha County:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.0%
Arkansas:

9.8%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

33.6%
Arkansas:

29.1%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Desha County:

14.7%
State:

13.6%


Agriculture in Desha County:

Average size of farms: 1078 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $271,326
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $284.97
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 7.12%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $236,903
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 82.02%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 80.38%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $238,790
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 67.05%
Average age of principal farm operators: 52 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 0.95
Corn for grain: 1372 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 19208 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 74764 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 85818 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Desha County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 2.1 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 12 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/16/1981, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Desha County-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 31.1 miles away from the county center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 41.7 miles away from the county center
On 4/11/1996 at 21:54:57, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 82.3 miles away from the county center
On 6/10/1994 at 23:34:02, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.3 miles away from Desha County center
On 5/16/2007 at 13:22:21, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.9 miles away from the county center
On 3/3/2001 at 10:46:13, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: March 18, 2008 to April 28, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1751): March 26, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1751, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Arkansas Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3215): September 2, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3215, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Arkansas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 12, 2000 to January 8, 2001, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1354): December 29, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1354, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Arkansas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 12, 2000 to January 8, 2001, Emergency Declared (EM-3159): December 28, 2000, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3159, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Arkansas Ice Storm, Winter Storm, Severe Storm, Incident Period: February 9, 1994 to February 10, 1994, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1011): February 28, 1994, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1011, Natural disaster type: Ice Storm, Winter Storm, Storm
  • Arkansas Flooding, Severe Storm, Incident Period: April 12, 1991 to May 11, 1991, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-907): May 30, 1991, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-907, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Arkansas Flooding, Severe Storm, Incident Period: May 1, 1990 to June 3, 1990, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-865): May 15, 1990, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-865, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Arkansas SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, Incident Period: December 13, 1982, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-673): December 13, 1982, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-673, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Arkansas SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: April 27, 1973, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-375): April 27, 1973, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-375, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood

The number of natural disasters in Desha County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Paper (7%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (3%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (58%)
  • Pakistan (16%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • India (7%)
  • Romania (4%)
  • Philippines (3%)
  • Canada (3%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Desha County (%):



  • United States or American (22%)
  • Irish (4%)
  • German (3%)
  • English (3%)
  • African (2%)
  • Polish (1%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)


Desha County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 4,035 (76%)
  • Carpooled: 990 (19%)
  • Bicycle: 5 (0%)
  • Walked: 100 (2%)
  • Other means: 71 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 139 (3%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Desha County, Arkansas:

  • 128 people in nursing homes
  • 3 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 3 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 2 people in religious group quarters

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $34,552.

5.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.93%
Arkansas average:

7.98%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.08% relocated from other counties in Arkansas ($15,231 average AGI)
1.85% relocated from other states ($6,399 average AGI)
Desha County:

1.85%
Arkansas average:

3.66%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Drew County, AR  0.56% ($31,308 average AGI)
from Lincoln County, AR  0.56% ($16,885)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.56% ($18,346)
from Chicot County, AR  0.52% ($28,292)
from Jefferson County, AR  0.39% ($19,944)
from Orleans Parish, LA  0.30% ($16,643)


7.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,831 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.21%
Arkansas average:

7.29%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.37% relocated to other counties in Arkansas ($20,985 average AGI)
1.84% relocated to other states ($4,846 average AGI)
Desha County:

1.84%
Arkansas average:

3.00%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Drew County, AR  0.98% ($27,739 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, AR  0.94% ($25,886)
to Jefferson County, AR  0.75% ($19,114)
to Lincoln County, AR  0.45% ($27,524)
to Chicot County, AR  0.41% ($16,737)
to Faulkner County, AR  0.30% ($46,500)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.2
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 15.3

Births per 1000 population in Desha County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.9
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.7

Deaths per 1000 population in Desha County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 10.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 8.2

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Desha County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,519 (2,023 aged, 496 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 15,204
  • In family households: 13,342 (2,799 male householders, 1,435 female householders)
    2,690 spouses, 4,989 children (4,535 natural, 117 adopted, 337 stepchildren), 622 grandchildren, 157 brothers or sisters, 179 parents, 209 other relatives, 262 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,862 (708 male householders (651 living alone)), 1,000 female householders (935 living alone)), 154 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 137 (134 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,701 2-persons, 1,066 3-persons, 862 4-persons, 372 5-persons, 137 6-persons, 96 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,586 1-person, 102 2-persons, 13 3-persons, 2 4-persons, 3 5-persons, 2 6-persons.

96.3% of residents of Desha County speak English at home.
2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (44% speak English very well, 27% speak English well, 26% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all).
0.9% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (82% speak English very well, 5% speak English well, 13% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (79% speak English very well, 21% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $157,960,000 ($10771 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $20,532,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $37,354,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $27,095,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $24,154,000
Federal grants: $43,244,000
Federal procurement contracts: $14,726,000 ($14,194,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $11,387,000 ($5,497,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $763,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $7,657,000
Federal Government insurance: $43,064,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 1,228
Here:

86 per 1000 residents
State:

72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 900
Here:

63 per 1000 residents
State:

53 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +44
Here:

+3 per 1000 residents
State:

+8 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -1,341
Here:  -93 per 1000 residents
State:  +13 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Desha County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.88 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.7
State:

5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.5
State:

4.3

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 32
  • 2000 to 2004: 128
  • 1990 to 1999: 885
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,034
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,868
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,237
  • 1950 to 1959: 616
  • 1940 to 1949: 383
  • 1939 or earlier: 724
Rooms in houses/apartments in Desha County, Arkansas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 34
  • 3 rooms: 154
  • 4 rooms: 402
  • 5 rooms: 1,103
  • 6 rooms: 1,032
  • 7 rooms: 562
  • 8 rooms: 312
  • 9+ rooms: 161
  • 1 room: 11
  • 2 rooms: 101
  • 3 rooms: 377
  • 4 rooms: 613
  • 5 rooms: 565
  • 6 rooms: 316
  • 7 rooms: 104
  • 8 rooms: 41
  • 9+ rooms: 34
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Desha County, Arkansas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 22
  • 1 bedroom: 73
  • 2 bedrooms: 822
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,236
  • 4 bedrooms: 557
  • 5+ bedrooms: 50
  • no bedroom: 39
  • 1 bedroom: 406
  • 2 bedrooms: 842
  • 3 bedrooms: 788
  • 4 bedrooms: 76
  • 5+ bedrooms: 11
Cars and other vehicles available in Desha County, Arkansas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 363
  • 1 vehicle: 1,114
  • 2 vehicles: 1,692
  • 3 vehicles: 467
  • 4 vehicles: 101
  • 5+ vehicles: 23
  • no vehicle: 717
  • 1 vehicle: 1,001
  • 2 vehicles: 341
  • 3 vehicles: 77
  • 4 vehicles: 18
  • 5+ vehicles: 8

62% of Desha County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 70% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 66% lived in Arkansas.

Desha County:

61.7%
State average:

54.0%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 12916
  • Northeast: 80
  • Midwest: 467
  • South: 1247
  • West: 260

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $41,900


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Desha County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (47.9%)
  • Electricity (31.9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (17.5%)
  • Wood (1.9%)
  • Utility gas (46.4%)
  • Electricity (35.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16.6%)
  • Wood (0.7%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 35
Here:

1.7%
Arkansas:

7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 37
Here:

3.3%
Arkansas:

6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 21
Here:

5.6%
Arkansas:

14.7%

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Desha County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - Hospital Public: $6,399,000
    All Other: $188,000
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000
  • Current Operations - Hospitals: $5,732,000
    Regular Highways: $1,115,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,017,000
    Police Protection: $791,000
    Central Staff Services: $551,000
    Financial Administration: $321,000
    General Public Buildings: $276,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $210,000
    Libraries: $172,000
    Health - Other: $58,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $17,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General - Other: $1,135,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $398,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $177,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $166,000
    Interest Earnings: $80,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $563,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $165,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,760,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $733,000
    General Local Government Support: $341,000
    All Other: $235,000
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,468,000
    Property: $1,106,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,934,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 776
  • Number of aged recipients: 115
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 661
  • Number of recipients under 18: 137
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 407
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 232
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 343
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 308


Desha County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Desha County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Desha County, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James18871.8 years
Mary14579.8 years
John13075.0 years
William12973.5 years
Willie11777.0 years
Robert8873.0 years
George6474.4 years
Annie6381.6 years
Charles4669.6 years
Henry4475.6 years
Most common last names in Desha County, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith12476.5 years
Williams11075.1 years
Jones8678.0 years
Johnson8276.1 years
Jackson6979.4 years
Brown6673.3 years
Harris4675.1 years
Davis3972.4 years
Mitchell3971.8 years
Martin3876.7 years
Businesses in Desha County, AR
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2Pizza Hut1
Baskin-Robbins1RadioShack1
Best Western1SONIC Drive-In2
Days Inn1Subway2
Econo Lodge1True Value1
FedEx1U-Haul1
H&R Block2UPS1
McDonald's1Walmart1
Nike2
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