Reader, Arkansas

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Population in 2010: 66.
Population change since 2000: -19.5%
Males: 59  (90.4%)
Females: (9.6%)
Median resident age:

73.6 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 71726

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-655,980,592 (it was $14,375 in 2000)
Reader $-655,980,592
AR $55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,483 (it was $9,037 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-738,095,237 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Reader $-738,095,237
AR $179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $56,145; detached houses: $56,418
March 2022 cost of living index in Reader: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 193 feet

Land area: 2.34 square miles.

Population density: 28 people per square mile   (very low).

Reader, Arkansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Reader town:

0.8% ($199)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (69.6 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (97.0 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (223.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Bluff City, AR (1.8 miles),
Chidester, AR (2.4 miles ),
Whelen Springs, AR (2.4 miles),
Gurdon, AR (3.4 miles ),
Cale, AR (3.4 miles),
Rosston, AR (4.0 miles ),
Prescott, AR (4.1 miles ),
Sparkman, AR (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 33.75 N, Longitude: 93.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Reader, AR in 2022

Reader satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Average climate in Reader, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Reader-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Reader town center killed 6 people and injured 100 people.

On 12/19/1957, a category F4 tornado 16.7 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 9 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Reader-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 437% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 242.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 284.8 miles away from the city 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 110.4 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 113.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 113.1 miles away from Reader center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 146.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nevada County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Reader topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Reader:

  • PINEVIEW HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GURDON, AR)
  • GURDON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; GURDON, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Reader:

  • Henderson State University (about 27 miles; Arkadelphia, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,528)
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 33 miles; Magnolia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,005)
  • National Park Community College (about 53 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)
  • Texarkana College (about 61 miles; Texarkana, TX; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 71 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 75 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 81 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Reader: Reader First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Nevada 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:

2.9 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

78.3%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Reader:

Marital status in Reader, AR
  • Never married: 57.5%
  • Now married: 9.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 32.8%

For population 25 years and over in Reader:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Reader, AR (based on Nevada County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,99618
Black Protestant1,46911
Mainline Protestant5806
None4,952-
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: 2
Nevada County:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Nevada County:

8.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Nevada County:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.4%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.0%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nevada County:

14.4%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.8%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.5%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Reader:

30.1
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.6%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

15.3%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Reader:

34.2%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

56.2%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Reader:

85.6%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Reader, AR Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Reader:

  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWXI (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GLENWOOD, AR; Owner: PGR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBHS (590 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: J & A, INC.)
  • KTPA (1370 AM; 1 kW; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KNHD (1450 AM; 1 kW; CAMDEN, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KXOW (1420 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR)

Strongest FM radio stations in Reader:

  • KYXK (106.9 FM; GURDON, AR; Owner: CLARK COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAMD-FM (97.1 FM; CAMDEN, AR; Owner: CHARLES R. SHINN)
  • KZHE (100.5 FM; STAMPS, AR; Owner: A-1 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCXY (95.3 FM; EAST CAMDEN, AR; Owner: GARY D. TERRELL D/B/A Y95 RADIO)
  • KLAZ (105.9 FM; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHPA (104.9 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMGC (104.5 FM; CAMDEN, AR; Owner: JADE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KWDO (99.1 FM; WALDO, AR; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • K209CV (89.7 FM; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Reader:

  • KETG (Channel 9; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KTEV-LP (Channel 13; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: SANDRA A. MAY)
  • K46DT (Channel 46; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTSS-LP (Channel 50; HOPE, AR; Owner: ARTEX TV, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.5mTotal length
  • $37,000Total costs
  • 3,961Total average daily traffic
  • 190Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,841Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Reader, AR
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Reader, AR
  • 100.0%Electricity


Reader compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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