Arkansas City, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 360 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -38.9%
Males: 194  (54.1%)
Females: 166  (45.9%)
Median resident age:

53.1 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 71630.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $38,412 (it was $22,014 in 2000)
Arkansas City:

$38,412
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,476 (it was $14,523 in 2000)

Arkansas City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,421 (it was $26,500 in 2000)
Arkansas City:

$99,421
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,089; detached houses: $106,906; mobile homes: $63,880

Median gross rent in 2022: $599.

March 2022 cost of living index in Arkansas City: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.1%
(36.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.7% for Black residents)

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    • 21541.8%Black alone



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Arkansas City, Arkansas as of May 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Arkansas City is 551 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: African (8.9%), Irish (6.5%), English (5.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/12/1873

Elevation: 136 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 753 people per square mile   (low).

Arkansas City, Arkansas map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Arkansas:

2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $707 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $527 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (63.1 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (125.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (327.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

McGehee, AR (3.3 miles ),
Benoit, MS (3.4 miles ),
Dermott, AR (3.8 miles ),
Reed, AR (3.9 miles ),
Metcalfe, MS (4.0 miles ),
Tillar, AR (4.0 miles ),
Greenville, MS (4.1 miles ),
Beulah, MS (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 33.61 N, Longitude: 91.20 W

Area code: 870

Distribution of median household income in Arkansas City, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Arkansas City, AR in 2022
Arkansas City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Arkansas City, AR residents
Average permit cost in Arkansas City, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+12.8%).
Most common industries in Arkansas City, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.8%)
  • Public administration (15.3%)
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Paper (12.6%)
  • Health care (4.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
  • Wood products (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (32.0%)
  • Paper (16.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.0%)
  • Public administration (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.9%)
  • Public administration (25.3%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Paper (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.0%)
  • Wood products (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Arkansas City, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)

Average climate in Arkansas City, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Arkansas City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Arkansas City city center injured 48 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 4/17/1978, a category F4 tornado 15.2 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Arkansas City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 336% greater 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 148.9 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 122.3 miles away from Arkansas 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 124.0 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 132.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 343.5 miles away from Arkansas City center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 218.8 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 Desha County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Arkansas City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Arkansas City:

  • DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HHA (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; DUMAS, AR)
  • DESHA COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; DUMAS, AR)
  • HOSPICE CARE FOUNDATION, INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • PINE BLUFF DIALYSIS - KIDNEY CTR OF MCGEHEE (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • SOUTHERN HERITAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • LEISURE LODGE INC MCGEHEE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MCGEHEE, AR)
  • DERMOTT CITY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; DERMOTT, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arkansas City:

  • Delta State University (about 29 miles; Cleveland, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 36 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 43 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 51 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Coahoma Community College (about 58 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 65 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • Holmes Community College (about 87 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Arkansas City: Arkansas City Police Department (A), Desha County Sheriff's Office (B), Desha County Courthouse (C), Arkansas City Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Birthplace of: John H. Johnson - Businessman.

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Arkansas City that have no violations reported:

  • ARKANSAS CITY WATERWORKS (Population served: 535, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.9%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.2%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Arkansas City (2011 data):

  • McGehee Bank: Teller's Window Branch at Highway 4, branch established on 1937/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $115.5 mil, Deposits: $96.8 mil, headquarters in Mcgehee, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Mcgehee Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan The

For population 15 years and over in Arkansas City:

Marital status in Arkansas City, AR
  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 13.6%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Arkansas City:

  • High school or higher: 83.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 12.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.5
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Arkansas City, AR (based on Desha County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,17332
Black Protestant1,38010
Mainline Protestant8567
Catholic822
Other341
None4,483-
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: 6
Desha 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
Desha County:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.0%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Desha County:

33.6%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.7%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.7%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Arkansas City:

44.9%
State:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Arkansas City:

30.5
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Arkansas City:

17.8%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

15.2%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Arkansas City:

6.6
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

37.0%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

52.5%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Arkansas City:

83.6%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Arkansas City, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 1$7,739$92,8681$977
Financial Administration 1$4,150$49,8001$4,668
Streets and Highways 1$6,336$76,0320$0
Water Supply 0$0 1$2,608
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$3,517
Totals for Government 3$18,225$72,90015$11,770

Arkansas City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $48,000 ($133.33)
    Central Staff Services: $17,000 ($47.22)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($22.22)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($11.11)
    Health - Other: $3,000 ($8.33)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($8.33)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($5.56)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($13.89)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($16.67)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($5.56)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $39,000 ($108.33)

Arkansas City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($33.33)
    Other: $11,000 ($30.56)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($8.33)
    Highways: $2,000 ($5.56)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $4,000 ($11.11)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($2.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $53,000 ($147.22)
    Highways: $24,000 ($66.67)
    Other: $11,000 ($30.56)
  • Tax - Other: $14,000 ($38.89)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($2.78)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.78)

Arkansas City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($358.33)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $96,000 ($266.67)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($91.67)

Arkansas City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $137,000 ($380.56)

Strongest AM radio stations in Arkansas City:

  • WGVM (1260 AM; 2 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING COMPANY,INC)
  • KVSA (1220 AM; 1 kW; MCGEHEE, AR; Owner: SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS,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)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDDT (900 AM; 1 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNIX (1330 AM; 1 kW; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arkansas City:

  • KRKD (105.7 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • WDMS (100.7 FM; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: MID-AMERICA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIQQ (102.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: THE RIVER BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXSA-FM (103.1 FM; DERMOTT, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KUUZ (95.9 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBAD (94.3 FM; LELAND, MS; Owner: INTERCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Arkansas City:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WXVT (Channel 15; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: SAGA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K53FB (Channel 53; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W33BH (Channel 33; GREENVILLE, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Arkansas City fatal accident list:

Aug 27, 1989 00:35 AM, 4s17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.6mTotal length
  • $291,000Total costs
  • 1,780Total average daily traffic
  • 86Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,753Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KG5KQN, Licensee ID: L01988508, Grant Date: 12/07/2015, Expiration Date: 12/07/2025, Certifier: Darrell W Weathers, Registrant: Darrell W Weathers, Arkansas City, AR 71630


Most common first names in Arkansas City, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1269.9 years
John1075.3 years
Mary1082.0 years
Robert769.3 years
Willie677.3 years
Thomas473.0 years
Annie481.7 years
Frank468.8 years
William479.2 years
Richard374.6 years
Most common last names in Arkansas City, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown669.5 years
Fowler666.8 years
Fletcher568.0 years
Green580.0 years
Glover582.6 years
Lewis571.0 years
Williams576.0 years
Grundy469.0 years
Inman479.0 years
Johnson474.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arkansas City, AR
  • 66.1%Utility gas
  • 31.1%Electricity
  • 2.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arkansas City, AR
  • 100.0%Electricity


Arkansas City compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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 below state average.
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