Felsenthal, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 82 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -46.1%
 
Males: 34  (42.1%)
Females: 48  (57.9%)
Median resident age:

76.0 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 71747

Estimated median household income in 2022: $30,222 (it was $31,000 in 2000)
Felsenthal:

$30,222
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,716 (it was $16,975 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,371 (it was $46,900 in 2000)
Felsenthal:

$82,371
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $69,036; detached houses: $81,670; mobile homes: $30,017
March 2022 cost of living index in Felsenthal: 75.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.7%
(9.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Felsenthal, AR (2022)
    • 2052.6%White alone
    • 1334.2%Black alone
    • 410.5%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (31.8%), African (13.6%), Irish (9.1%), British (4.5%), German (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 81 feet

Land area: 1.46 square miles.

Population density: 56 people per square mile   (very low).

Felsenthal, Arkansas map

4 residents are foreign born (2.6% Europe).

This town:

2.6%
Arkansas:

2.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Felsenthal town:

1.1% ($507)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (37.9 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (102.6 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (269.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Huttig, AR (1.5 miles ),
West Crossett, AR (3.2 miles ),
Crossett, AR (3.4 miles ),
Marion, LA (3.5 miles ),
Strong, AR (3.5 miles ),
North Crossett, AR (3.8 miles ),
Hamburg, AR (4.9 miles ),
Bastrop, LA (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 33.06 N, Longitude: 92.15 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Felsenthal, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Felsenthal, AR in 2022

Felsenthal satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +38 (+33.3%).
Most common industries in Felsenthal, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (14.3%)
  • Truck transportation (12.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.2%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Paper (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (24.0%)
  • Public administration (20.0%)
  • Construction (16.0%)
  • Paper (12.0%)
  • Wood products (8.0%)
  • Rail transportation (8.0%)
  • Water transportation (8.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (16.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (12.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.5%)
  • Private households (12.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (8.3%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Felsenthal, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (16.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (8.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.1%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (24.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (16.0%)
  • Top executives (8.0%)
  • Engineers (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (33.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (12.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8.3%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)

Average climate in Felsenthal, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Felsenthal-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/1/1983, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.1 miles away from the Felsenthal town center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1975, a category F4 tornado 34.2 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 51 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Felsenthal-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 335% 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 314.3 miles away from Felsenthal center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 151.1 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) earthquake occurred 146.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 206.7 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 148.6 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 357.7 miles away from Felsenthal center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Felsenthal topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Felsenthal:

  • MARION NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MARION, LA)
  • AAA SOUTHEAST AR ASHLEY CO (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CROSSETT, AR)
  • ASHLEY MEMORIAL RECUPERATION UNIT (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CROSSETT, AR)
  • LEISURE LODGE INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CROSSETT, AR)
  • PINEWOOD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CROSSETT, AR)
  • ACMC FAMILY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CROSSETT, AR)
  • ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CROSSETT, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Felsenthal:

  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 37 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,764)
  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 40 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 42 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Louisiana Tech University (about 47 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
  • Grambling State University (about 50 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 65 miles; Magnolia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,005)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 83 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)

Points of interest:

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

Park in Felsenthal: Grand Marais Recreation Site (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Union 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 Felsenthal and their reported violations in the past:

FELSENTHAL WATER AND SEWER (Population served: 620, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-08-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-12-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-15-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-08-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUL-19-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

57.3%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Felsenthal:

Marital status in Felsenthal, AR
  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 37.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.6%
  • Divorced: 23.6%

For population 25 years and over in Felsenthal:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Unemployed: 18.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Felsenthal, AR (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant22,629102
Black Protestant7,93133
Mainline Protestant3,06419
Catholic6711
Other3793
None6,965-
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: 9
This county:

2.09 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Union County:

1.62 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Union County:

8.11 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.4%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:

28.7%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.4%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Felsenthal:

44.2%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Felsenthal:

31.3
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.4%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

18.0%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Felsenthal:

6.5
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

46.0%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

52.2%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Felsenthal:

83.0%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Felsenthal, 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
Sewerage 1$5,916$70,9920$0
Financial Administration 1$4,004$48,0481$359
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$2,420
Totals for Government 2$9,920$59,52010$2,779

Felsenthal government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $46,000 ($560.98)
    Water Utilities: $25,000 ($304.88)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($73.17)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($36.59)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $10,000 ($121.95)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($24.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($134.15)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($109.76)

Felsenthal government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($73.17)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $23,000 ($280.49)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($24.39)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($621.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $8,000 ($97.56)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($24.39)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $22,000 ($268.29)
    Property: $14,000 ($170.73)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($48.78)

Felsenthal government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $215,000 ($2621.95)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $211,000 ($2573.17)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($48.78)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $234,000 ($2853.66)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,000 ($158.54)

Strongest AM radio stations in Felsenthal:

  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KAGH (800 AM; 0 kW; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: ASHLEY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Felsenthal:

  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KAXV (91.9 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KAGH-FM (104.9 FM; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: ASHLEY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KWLT (102.7 FM; NORTH CROSSETT, AR; Owner: SOUTH ARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVV (100.1 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA, INC)
  • KXUL (91.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • K219BZ (91.7 FM; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KJMG (97.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA,)
  • KTRY-FM (94.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: JAMIE PATRICK BROADCASTING, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Felsenthal:

  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • K46DT (Channel 46; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HO (Channel 69; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K36DR (Channel 36; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K59GI (Channel 59; MONROE, LA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N5EQD, Grant Date: 03/10/1997, Expiration Date: 03/10/2007, Cancellation Date: 03/11/2009, Registrant: Ray E Humble, 6000 S First, Felsenthal, AR 71747


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Felsenthal, AR
  • 42.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.8%Utility gas
  • 21.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Felsenthal, AR
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Felsenthal compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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