Black Oak, Arkansas

Submit your own pictures of this town and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 228 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.3%
 
Males: 112  (49.3%)
Females: 116  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72414.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,476 (it was $22,353 in 2000)
Black Oak:

$57,476
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,112 (it was $13,237 in 2000)

Black Oak town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $75,876 (it was $35,600 in 2000)
Black Oak:

$75,876
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,978; detached houses: $121,889; mobile homes: $15,775

Median gross rent in 2022: $453.

March 2022 cost of living index in Black Oak: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.2%
(13.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 46.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 77.4% for other race residents, 12.2% for two or more races residents)

Compare current foreclosures near Black Oak, AR:

Check out more offers near Black Oak, AR.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
  • Races in Black Oak, AR (2022)
    • 16772.9%White alone
    • 5524.0%Hispanic
    • 114.8%Two or more races



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Black Oak, Arkansas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Black Oak is 254 to 1.


Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.

Latest news from Black Oak, AR collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: American (10.4%), English (8.7%), German (4.3%), European (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.45 square miles.

Population density: 511 people per square mile   (low).

Black Oak, Arkansas map

14 residents are foreign born (6.1% Latin America).

This town:

6.1%
Arkansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Black Oak town:

0.6% ($199)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (18.3 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (54.5 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (422.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Monette, AR (2.0 miles ),
Lake City, AR (2.1 miles ),
Caraway, AR (2.4 miles ),
Leachville, AR (3.0 miles ),
Manila, AR (3.4 miles ),
Etowah, AR (3.4 miles ),
Bay, AR (3.6 miles ),
Brookland, AR (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 35.84 N, Longitude: 90.37 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Black Oak, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Black Oak, AR in 2022

Black Oak satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +7 (+2.5%).
Most common industries in Black Oak, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.5%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Health care (5.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.9%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Truck transportation (9.7%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (13.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (8.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.9%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Black Oak, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (15.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.3%)
  • Top executives (6.9%)
  • Food processing workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.4%)

Average climate in Black Oak, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Black Oak, Arkansas average temperatures Black Oak, Arkansas average precipitation Black Oak, Arkansas humidity Black Oak, Arkansas wind speed Black Oak, Arkansas snowfall Black Oak, Arkansas sunshine Black Oak, Arkansas clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Black Oak-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 119% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the Black Oak town center killed 2 people and injured 12 people and caused $350,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 tornado 11.5 miles away from the town center caused $30,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Black Oak-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 431% 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 14.0 miles away from the 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 58.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 35.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 103.0 miles away from Black Oak center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 16.9 miles away from Black Oak center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 226.8 miles away from Black Oak center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Craighead County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Black Oak topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Black Oak:

  • CARAWAY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CARAWAY, AR)
  • MANILA NH (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MANILA, AR)
  • MANILA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MANILA, AR)
  • ROSE CARE CENTER OF TRUMANN (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TRUMANN, AR)
  • TRUMANN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TRUMANN, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Black Oak:

  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 18 miles; Jonesboro, AR; Full-time enrollment: 12,323)
  • Rhodes College (about 52 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 52 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Memphis (about 55 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 57 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 66 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Union University (about 86 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear town borders

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

Birthplace of: Jim "Dandy" Mangrum - Male singer.

Craighead 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:

2.6 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.5%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Black Oak:

Marital status in Black Oak, AR
  • Never married: 15.1%
  • Now married: 53.6%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 20.7%

For population 25 years and over in Black Oak:

  • High school or higher: 77.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.5%
  • Unemployed: 8.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.0
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Black Oak, AR (based on Craighead County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant44,184129
Mainline Protestant5,40824
Catholic2,4702
Other1,47710
Black Protestant6555
None42,249-
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: 22
Craighead County:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Craighead County:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Craighead County:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Craighead County:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 74
This county:

8.16 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.3%
Arkansas:

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

13.4%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.2%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.9%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Black Oak:

28.1
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.8%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.3%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Black Oak:

32.8%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

52.9%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Black Oak:

74.9%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Black Oak, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 14$6,460
Totals for Government 0$0 14$6,460

Black Oak government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $98,000 ($429.82)
    Central Staff Services: $30,000 ($131.58)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($30.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($13.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $27,000 ($118.42)

Black Oak government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $44,000 ($192.98)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($21.93)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($4.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $31,000 ($135.96)
    Highways: $10,000 ($43.86)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $34,000 ($149.12)
    Property: $13,000 ($57.02)
    Other License: $12,000 ($52.63)

Black Oak government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $581,000 ($2548.25)

Strongest AM radio stations in Black Oak:

  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KBTM (1230 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDRS (1490 AM; 1 kW; PARAGOULD, AR; Owner: MOR MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Black Oak:

  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDXY (104.9 FM; LAKE CITY, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KDEZ (100.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • KDRS-FM (107.1 FM; PARAGOULD, AR; Owner: MOR MEDIA, INC.)
  • KJBX (106.7 FM; TRUMANN, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • KBZR (95.9 FM; HARRISBURG, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAMJ (93.9 FM; GOSNELL, AR; Owner: PHOENIX BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KJBR (93.7 FM; MARKED TREE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KAOG (90.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KAUF (89.9 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KHLS (96.3 FM; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KQDD (107.3 FM; OSCEOLA, AR; Owner: PHOENIX BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Black Oak:

  • KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)
  • K46EM (Channel 46; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K54ER (Channel 54; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K27FC (Channel 27; PARAGOULD, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Black Oak fatal accident list:

Jul 23, 2015 02:49 AM, Sr-18-04, Lat: 35.839903, Lon: -90.370564, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Aug 9, 2015 05:36 PM, Cr-502, Cr-535, Lat: 35.839406, Lon: -90.359064, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 29, 1989 10:50 AM, 18s4, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.7mTotal length
  • $363,000Total costs
  • 24,446Total average daily traffic
  • 2,940Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,949Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Black Oak)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Arkansas Hwy 18 At 135 (Lat: 35.850361 Lon: -90.351500), Call Sign: KNFL697, Licensee ID: L00009040,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 12/26/1996, Expiration Date: 03/02/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/28/2001, Registrant: County Of Craighead, County Courthouse, Jonesboro, AR 72401

  • Lat: 35.851389 Lon: -90.368056, Call Sign: WQBZ490,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.005 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2005, Expiration Date: 01/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 03/14/2015, Certifier: Jim Grisham, Registrant: Poinsett Communications, Inc., 2100 Wingate Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72404, Phone: (870) 933-9284, Fax: (870) 933-9284, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Various Locations (Lat: 35.980889 Lon: -94.071861), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNH791,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.268 MHz, Grant Date: 11/17/1997, Expiration Date: 11/17/2002, Cancellation Date: 02/16/2003, Phone: (501) 521-2900


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2
  • HICKMAN AIR LLC, Po Box 125, Black Oak, AR 72414
    Certificate: D005174 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 03/12/2019, Expiration Date: 03/11/2020
  • HICKMAN AIR LLC, Po Box 125, Black Oak, AR 72414
    Certificate: D005174 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 01/09/2018, Expiration Date: 01/08/2019

Most common first names in Black Oak, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2071.9 years
William1178.2 years
John977.7 years
Robert771.0 years
Willie573.2 years
Ruth573.6 years
Floyd471.2 years
Albert480.0 years
George479.2 years
Grover476.8 years
Most common last names in Black Oak, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dunigan770.9 years
Dewitt782.0 years
Johnson782.9 years
Cook670.0 years
Golden679.0 years
Brown574.4 years
Jackson581.2 years
Henry577.4 years
Thomas473.5 years
Williams472.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Black Oak, AR
  • 82.5%Utility gas
  • 17.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Black Oak, AR
  • 59.1%Utility gas
  • 40.9%Electricity


Black Oak compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator