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County population in July 2011: 8,121 (37% urban, 63% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 2,665
Renter-occupied apartments: 1,440
% of renters here:

35%
State:

39%

Land area: 607 sq. mi.
Water area: 14.8 sq. mi.
Population density: 13 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

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

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (19.8%), Manufacturing (16.9%), Retail trade (13.1%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (10.8%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 70%
  • Government: 17%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 12%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Monroe County, Arkansas:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (57.8%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (39.1%)
  • Asian alone (1.5%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (1.0%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (0.6%)

Median resident age:  38.3 years
Arkansas median age:  36.0 years

Males: 4,813  (46.9%)
Females: 5,441  (53.1%)

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Monroe County,AR real estate house value trend



Average household size:
Monroe County:

2.5 people
Arkansas:

2 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $26,599 ($22,632 in 1999)
This county:

$26599
Arkansas:

$37823

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $215 (lower quartile is $133, upper quartile is $328)
This county:

$215
State:

$435


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $53,991 (it was $39,100 in 2000)
Monroe County:

$53,991
Arkansas:

$102,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $32,732 - $78,889

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $103,180
Here:

$103,180
State:

$146,298

Townhouses or other attached units: $160,754
Here:

$160,754
State:

$150,839

Mobile homes: $55,206
Here:

$55,206
State:

$38,244
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $990
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $238

Institutionalized population: 135

Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 2
  • Burglaries: 5
  • Thefts: 30
  • Auto thefts: 17

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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 12
  • Thefts: 47
  • Auto thefts: 9

Monroe County, AR map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $81,000
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $83,700



2004 Presidential Election results in Monroe County Arkansas:

Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 55.9%
Bush/Cheney (Republican): 43.3%


2008 Presidential Election results in Monroe County Arkansas:

McCain (Republican): 51.5%
Obama (Democratic): 47.4%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $365 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $178 (0.4%)


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


Monroe County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 22.8%
(11.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 39.3% for Black residents, 71.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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

27.5%
Whole state:

15.8%

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

11.8%
Whole state:

6.6%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monroe County is $380 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $456 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $571 a month.

Cities in this county include: Brinkley, Clarendon, Holly Grove, Roe, Fargo.

Monroe 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 Monroe County: Brinkley Country Club (A), Ramsey Mill Site (B), Ashford Landing (C), Lambert Landing (D), Dillard Landing (E), Dunn's Fish Farm (F), East Monroe County Rural Fire Department Station 2 (G), East Monroe County Rural Fire Department Station 1 (H), Maddox Bay Volunteer Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Monroe County include: Union Church (A), Valley Grove Church (B), Wheatley Chapel (C), Ash Grove Church (D), Bethlehem Church (E), Big Star Church (F), Branch Church (G), Dyer Church (H), Monroe Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Anderson Cemetery (1), Smalley Cemetery (2), Bateman Cemetery (3), Shady Grove Cemetery (4), Travelers Rest Cemetery (5), Jordan Cemetery (6), Pleasant Valley Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Bear Slough (A), Eagle Nest Lake (B), Little Eagle Lake (C), Goose Lake (D), Otter Lake (E), Round Pond (F), Boggy Lake (G), Round Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Neicy Slash (A), Mill Bayou (B), Maddox Bay (C), Lost Island Bayou (D), Locust Creek (E), Little Robe Bayou (F), Knights Creek (G), Jacobs Slash (H), Indian Bay (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Monroe County include: Dagmar State Wildlife Management Area (1), Beginning Point of the Louisiana Purchase Survey (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Arkansas County , Lee County , Phillips County , Prairie County , St. Francis County , Woodruff County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

7.9%
Arkansas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 208
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 63.8%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 56 (18% naturalized citizens)

Monroe County:

0.5%
Whole state:

2.8%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 35
  • 1990 to 1994: 11
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 3
  • 1965 to 1969: 7

Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 67.2%

Monroe County marital status for males
Monroe County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 3,367
  • One, attached: 96
  • Two: 291
  • 3 or 4: 109
  • 5 to 9: 69
  • 10 to 19: 19
  • 20 or more: 83
  • Mobile homes: 987
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 46

Housing units in Monroe County with a mortgage: 866 (44 second mortgage, 20 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,010

Here:

46.2% with mortgage
State:

60.8% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 55.98%
Here56.0%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 5,740
Total congregations: 33

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist AssociationUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents2,836 (49.4%)907 (15.8%)732 (12.8%)339 (5.9%)281 (4.9%)
Congregations5 (15.2%)5 (15.2%)5 (15.2%)4 (12.1%)2 (6.1%)
NameBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents183 (3.2%)119 (2.1%)100 (1.7%)98 (1.7%)145 (2.5%)
Congregations3 (9.1%)1 (3.0%)1 (3.0%)2 (6.1%)5 (15.2%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Monroe County - Brinkley, Clarendon, Holly Grove, Roe, Fargo

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

4.60 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Monroe County:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

10.36 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Monroe County:

5.76 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.0%
Arkansas:

9.8%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.5%
Arkansas:

29.1%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Monroe County:

13.5%
State:

13.6%


Agriculture in Monroe County:

Average size of farms: 928 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $200,884
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $230.27
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 8.72%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $181,086
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 85.78%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $194,713
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 77.20%
Average age of principal farm operators: 52 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 0.52
Corn for grain: 25337 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 31007 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 9047 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 92249 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Monroe County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 2.5 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 22 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 1/21/1999, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado injured 9 people and caused $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Monroe County-area historical earthquake activity is below Arkansas state average. It is 85% 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 79.9 miles away from the county center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 64.3 miles away from the county 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 64.7 miles away from the county center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 73.3 miles away from Monroe County center
On 5/1/2005 at 12:37:32, a magnitude 4.2 (4.1 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from the county center
On 2/10/2005 at 14:04:54, a magnitude 4.1 (3.9 MB, 4.1 MW, Depth: 9.5 mi) earthquake occurred 89.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Arkansas Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: December 23, 2009 to January 2, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1872): February 4, 2010, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1872, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: October 29, 2009 to November 8, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1861): December 3, 2009, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1861, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
  • Arkansas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 26, 2009 to January 30, 2009, Emergency Declared (EM-3301): January 28, 2009, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3301, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • 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 Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: December 15, 2001 to January 30, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1400): January 24, 2002, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1400, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 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 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds and Flooding, Incident Period: January 21, 1999 to January 31, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1266): January 23, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1266, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
  • Arkansas Severe Storms/Flooding, Incident Period: April 4, 1997 to April 21, 1997, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1176): April 14, 1997, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1176, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
  • 7 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Monroe County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (19%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Food (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Wood products (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)
  • Health care (16%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Apparel (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)

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



  • Mexico (66%)
  • United Kingdom (13%)
  • Romania (7%)
  • France (5%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • Philippines (4%)

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



  • United States or American (27%)
  • German (5%)
  • Irish (5%)
  • English (3%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)
  • Scottish (1%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)


Monroe County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 2,885 (77%)
  • Carpooled: 525 (14%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 6 (0%)
  • Taxi: 3 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 5 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 15 (0%)
  • Walked: 134 (4%)
  • Other means: 55 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 103 (3%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


109 people in nursing homes
26 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $30,965.

6.01% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,695 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.01%
Arkansas average:

7.98%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.82% relocated from other counties in Arkansas ($20,915 average AGI)
1.19% relocated from other states ($3,780 average AGI)
Monroe County:

1.19%
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 Arkansas County, AR  0.85% ($46,040 average AGI)
from Pulaski County, AR  0.78% ($20,826)
from St. Francis County, AR  0.48% ($26,857)
from Phillips County, AR  0.37% ($16,909)


8.31% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,801 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.31%
Arkansas average:

7.29%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.59% relocated to other counties in Arkansas ($18,498 average AGI)
1.72% relocated to other states ($4,303 average AGI)
Monroe County:

1.72%
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 Arkansas County, AR  1.23% ($22,405 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, AR  1.06% ($20,125)
to Craighead County, AR  0.50% ($19,733)
to St. Francis County, AR  0.50% ($35,200)
to Lonoke County, AR  0.40% ($22,250)
to Prairie County, AR  0.40% ($39,917)
to Phillips County, AR  0.33% ($22,000)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.7
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 12.3

Births per 1000 population in Monroe County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 13.8

Deaths per 1000 population in Monroe County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 10.8
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 12.8

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Monroe County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 1,962 (1,586 aged, 376 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 22%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 19%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 10,119
  • In family households: 8,607 (1,834 male householders, 926 female householders)
    1,892 spouses, 3,212 children (2,851 natural, 88 adopted, 273 stepchildren), 326 grandchildren, 79 brothers or sisters, 38 parents, 159 other relatives, 141 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,512 (560 male householders (494 living alone)), 786 female householders (730 living alone)), 166 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 135 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 1,258 2-persons, 624 3-persons, 509 4-persons, 206 5-persons, 103 6-persons, 60 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,224 1-person, 94 2-persons, 18 3-persons, 5 4-persons, 2 5-persons, 2 6-persons, 1 7-or-more-persons.

97.7% of residents of Monroe County speak English at home.
1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (61% speak English very well, 13% speak English well, 20% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (86% speak English very well, 5% speak English well, 5% speak English not well, 5% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (71% speak English very well, 29% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $105,953,000 ($11254 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $780,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $27,308,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $20,023,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $21,442,000
Federal grants: $34,477,000
Federal procurement contracts: $480,000 ($25,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,222,000 ($140,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $1,004,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $2,731,000
Federal Government insurance: $24,575,000

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

Births: 669
Here:

72 per 1000 residents
State:

72 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 693
Here:

75 per 1000 residents
State:

53 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +23
Here:

+2 per 1000 residents
State:

+8 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -929
Here:  -100 per 1000 residents
State:  +13 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Monroe County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 1.74 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.5
State:

5.6

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.4
State:

4.3

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 37
  • 2000 to 2004: 219
  • 1990 to 1999: 680
  • 1980 to 1989: 805
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,284
  • 1960 to 1969: 994
  • 1950 to 1959: 621
  • 1940 to 1949: 306
  • 1939 or earlier: 325
Rooms in houses/apartments in Monroe County, Arkansas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 26
  • 3 rooms: 86
  • 4 rooms: 333
  • 5 rooms: 890
  • 6 rooms: 711
  • 7 rooms: 323
  • 8 rooms: 168
  • 9+ rooms: 128
  • 1 room: 19
  • 2 rooms: 112
  • 3 rooms: 283
  • 4 rooms: 346
  • 5 rooms: 406
  • 6 rooms: 181
  • 7 rooms: 46
  • 8 rooms: 28
  • 9+ rooms: 19
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Monroe County, Arkansas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 5
  • 1 bedroom: 91
  • 2 bedrooms: 688
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,567
  • 4 bedrooms: 279
  • 5+ bedrooms: 35
  • no bedroom: 36
  • 1 bedroom: 354
  • 2 bedrooms: 530
  • 3 bedrooms: 439
  • 4 bedrooms: 66
  • 5+ bedrooms: 15
Cars and other vehicles available in Monroe County, Arkansas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 196
  • 1 vehicle: 908
  • 2 vehicles: 1,095
  • 3 vehicles: 383
  • 4 vehicles: 80
  • 5+ vehicles: 3
  • no vehicle: 473
  • 1 vehicle: 634
  • 2 vehicles: 280
  • 3 vehicles: 44
  • 4 vehicles: 8
  • 5+ vehicles: 1

61% of Monroe County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 62% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 66% lived in Arkansas.

Monroe County:

61.5%
State average:

54.0%


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

  • This state: 8624
  • Northeast: 62
  • Midwest: 448
  • South: 935
  • West: 119

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $9,999


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Monroe County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (45.9%)
  • Electricity (26.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (22.4%)
  • Wood (4.2%)
  • Utility gas (52.0%)
  • Electricity (32.8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12.7%)
  • Wood (2.2%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 166
Here:

11.9%
Arkansas:

7.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 85
Here:

12.8%
Arkansas:

6.8%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 9
Here:

4.7%
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.)


Monroe County government finances in 2004:

  • Charges - All Other: $227,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $844,000
    Corrections - Other: $385,000
    Central Staff Services: $347,000
    Police Protection: $314,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $308,000
    Financial Administration: $211,000
    Welfare - Other: $115,000
    General - Other: $107,000
    General Public Buildings: $95,000
    Libraries: $32,000
    Solid Waste Management: $24,000
    Health Services - Other: $23,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $177,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $391,000
    Interest Earnings: $44,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,053,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $711,000
    General Support: $270,000
  • Tax - Property: $799,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $783,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 636
  • Number of aged recipients: 95
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 541
  • Number of recipients under 18: 103
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 338
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 195
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 268
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 263


Monroe County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Monroe County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Monroe County, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James14772.6 years
John11276.2 years
William11174.5 years
Mary10979.6 years
Willie9174.9 years
Robert8970.3 years
Charles5671.3 years
George5575.5 years
Thomas4974.7 years
Annie4281.9 years
Most common last names in Monroe County, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith7874.4 years
Johnson7876.4 years
Brown6675.3 years
Williams6273.1 years
Jones5377.9 years
Davis4873.9 years
Hill4676.4 years
Wilson3574.9 years
Coleman3576.1 years
Jackson3477.9 years
Businesses in Monroe County, AR
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2Motel 61
Baskin-Robbins1Pizza Hut1
Baymont Inn1RadioShack1
Econo Lodge1SONIC Drive-In1
H&R Block1Subway1
KFC1Taco Bell1
Kroger1Waffle House1
McDonald's1
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