Newark, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 1,178 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 
Males: 561  (47.7%)
Females: 617  (52.3%)
Median resident age:

35.6 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72562.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $32,572 (it was $28,239 in 2000)
Newark:

$32,572
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,904 (it was $14,392 in 2000)

Newark city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $101,414 (it was $47,400 in 2000)
Newark:

$101,414
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,136; detached houses: $117,388; mobile homes: $68,915

Median gross rent in 2022: $566.

March 2022 cost of living index in Newark: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.5%
(31.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 52.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Newark, AR (2022)
    • 1,31491.7%White alone
    • 624.3%Two or more races
    • 352.4%Hispanic



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Newark, Arkansas as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Newark is 642 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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

Ancestries: American (40.5%), English (14.3%), Irish (8.9%), Scotch-Irish (6.4%), German (4.4%), Scottish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/12/1889

Elevation: 292 feet

Land area: 1.75 square miles.

Population density: 674 people per square mile   (low).

Newark, Arkansas map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Arkansas:

5.0%

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: $532 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (43.0 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (92.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (365.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Magness, AR (1.4 miles),
Sulphur Rock, AR (2.2 miles ),
Oil Trough, AR (2.3 miles ),
Moorefield, AR (2.9 miles),
Jacksonport, AR (3.0 miles ),
Diaz, AR (3.3 miles ),
Campbell Station, AR (3.4 miles ),
Newport, AR (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 35.70 N, Longitude: 91.44 W

Area code: 870

Distribution of median household income in Newark, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Newark, AR in 2022
Newark satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +84 (+7.4%).
Most common industries in Newark, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Utilities (7.0%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.1%)
  • Utilities (9.6%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.6%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.4%)
  • Food (6.4%)
Most common occupations in Newark, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)

Average climate in Newark, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Newark, Arkansas environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Newark-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 146% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Newark city center killed 7 people and injured 24 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/15/1984, a category F4 tornado 9.4 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 13 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newark-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 478% 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 63.0 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 108.4 miles away from Newark center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.5 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 56.6 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 59.4 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 146.8 miles away from Newark center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Independence County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 17, Floods: 16, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newark topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Newark:

  • WOOD-LAWN, INC. (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • ROLLING HILLS NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • APPROVE HOME MEDICAL SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • CARING HANDS HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • PROGRESSIVE HOME CARE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • BATESVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)
  • WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; BATESVILLE, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Newark:

  • Harding University (about 36 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 44 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 51 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 72 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 80 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 85 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 89 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)

Public high school in Newark:

  • CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1500 N HILL ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Newark:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Newark Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Blue Springs Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Independence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newark and their reported violations in the past:

NEWARK WATERWORKS (Population served: 1,560, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (2 times from JUN-15-2007 to JUN-15-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-30-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUL-15-2008)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.3%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Newark (2011 data):

  • Merchants & Planters' Bank: Newark Merchants And Planters Bank at 595 Vine Street, branch established on 1999/08/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $215.6 mil, Deposits: $192.9 mil, headquarters in Newport, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: M&P Community Bancshares, Inc. 401(K) Employee Stock Ownership Plan

For population 15 years and over in Newark:

Marital status in Newark, AR
  • Never married: 24.7%
  • Now married: 49.7%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Newark:

  • High school or higher: 69.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.5
Arkansas average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Newark
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Newark, AR (based on Independence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,22785
Mainline Protestant2,98816
Other3663
Catholic3501
Black Protestant3082
None15,408-
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: 7
Independence County:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Independence County:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
This county:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Independence County:

9.0%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.9%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.9%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Newark:

49.7%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newark:

46.3%
State:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Newark:

29.2
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.4%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.7%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Newark:

6.8
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.1%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

56.9%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Newark:

77.6%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newark, 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
Water Supply 3$15,312$61,2480$0
Streets and Highways 3$9,849$39,3960$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,605$43,26012$5,599
Financial Administration 1$4,508$54,0960$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,660$43,9200$0
Totals for Government 9$36,934$49,24512$5,599

Newark government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $440,000 ($373.51)
    Regular Highways: $203,000 ($172.33)
    Health - Other: $100,000 ($84.89)
    Central Staff Services: $100,000 ($84.89)
    Local Fire Protection: $61,000 ($51.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $37,000 ($31.41)
    Financial Administration: $23,000 ($19.52)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $51,000 ($43.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $574,000 ($487.27)

Newark government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $94,000 ($79.80)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.85)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $91,000 ($77.25)
    Other: $6,000 ($5.09)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $35,000 ($29.71)
    General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($12.73)
    Donations From Private Sources: $7,000 ($5.94)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($5.94)
    Rents: $4,000 ($3.40)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $81,000 ($68.76)
    Other: $49,000 ($41.60)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($3.40)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $294,000 ($249.58)
    Property: $149,000 ($126.49)
    Other License: $5,000 ($4.24)

Newark government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,268,000 ($1076.40)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,180,000 ($1001.70)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $88,000 ($74.70)

Newark government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $530,000 ($449.92)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $64,000 ($54.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newark:

  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KAAB (1130 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBTA (1340 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KNBY (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newark:

  • KLLN (90.9 FM; NEWARK, AR; Owner: NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KOKR (96.7 FM; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBTA-FM (99.5 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZIG (89.9 FM; CAVE CITY, AR; Owner: CAVE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Newark:

  • KLEP (Channel 17; NEWARK, AR; Owner: NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K35EA (Channel 35; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57IP (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67GR (Channel 67; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K20EX (Channel 20; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40DS (Channel 40; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FM (Channel 53; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57FV (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K59FB (Channel 59; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K61FP (Channel 61; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69GT (Channel 69; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K12MY (Channel 12; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS 49, INC.)

Newark fatal accident list:

Apr 4, 2019 06:00 AM, Sr-69-3b, Lat: 35.702817, Lon: -91.447272, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 18, 2008 11:00 AM, Sr-69-03, Sr-122, Lat: 35.701190, Lon: -91.441340, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
Jun 28, 2006 10:00 AM, Sr-69-03, Lat: 35.702650, Lon: -91.439550, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 581ft / 177mTotal length
  • $4,870,000Total costs
  • 53,254Total average daily traffic
  • 2,132Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Newark, AR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Newark, AR

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Newark)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Newark, AR)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • STATION, Independent Steam Plant River Intake 2 Mi Ese (Lat: 35.653944 Lon: -91.406500), Structure height: 4.9 m, Overall height: 6.4 m, Call Sign: WNEJ853,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2000, Expiration Date: 10/16/2010, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2010, Registrant: Saic, Inc / Entergy Services, Inc, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 340-3116, Fax: (501) 340-3188, Email:

  • STATION, Independent Steam Plant E Of Railroad Gate 2 Mi Ese (Lat: 35.679778 Lon: -91.384833), Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNEJ854,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21825.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2000, Expiration Date: 10/16/2010, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2010, Registrant: Saic, Inc / Entergy Services, Inc, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 340-3116, Fax: (501) 340-3188, Email:

  • STATION, Independnc Steam Electric Sta 0.4 Mi E Of Hwy 69 (Lat: 35.683111 Lon: -91.412889), Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WNEL710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.362 MHz, 928.362 MHz, Grant Date: 11/20/2020, Expiration Date: 01/17/2031, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:

  • STUDIO TWR, 1502 N. Hill St. (Lat: 35.719306 Lon: -91.446194), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 14.7 m, Call Sign: WQPY426,
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.500 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2012, Expiration Date: 06/01/2028, Certifier: Ann Webb, Registrant: Cedar Ridge School District, 1502 North Hill Street, Newark, AR 72562, Phone: (870) 799-8691, Email:

  • Newark, 1200 N Hill Street (Lat: 35.711056 Lon: -91.428583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQTW405,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/2014, Expiration Date: 04/25/2024, Certifier: Jd Pierce, Registrant: Intelpath, 16 W 575 79th St., #102, Willowbrook, IL 60527, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • INDEPENDENC, 1 Km E Of Hwy 69 2.4 Km E Jct Hwys 5 122 & 69 (Lat: 35.683111 Lon: -91.412889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WHJ846,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6765.00 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 09/13/2018, Expiration Date: 10/28/2028, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:

  • 5th St & College St (Lat: 35.700889 Lon: -91.445389), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WHS269,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6875.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/27/1983, Expiration Date: 06/01/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/19/2005, Registrant: Newark Public Schools, 1502 N. Hill Street, Newark, AR 72562


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Newark)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: MAULE MXT-7-180A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1002N, N1002N, N-1002N, Serial Number: 21005C, Airworthiness Date: 01/02/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2018
    Registrant (Individual): John E Mobley, 677 Haley Ln, Newark, AR 72562
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-17 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4819H, N4819H, N-4819H, Serial Number: 17-117, Airworthiness Date: 07/10/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Jason D Conner, 1525 Holcombe Cemetary Rd, Newark, AR 72562
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/14/2016
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7859U, N7859U, N-7859U, Serial Number: 17251859, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/05/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 05/11/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Martin R Duncan, 880 Macedonia Rd, Newark, AR 72562

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 16. The highest number of fire incidents - 50 took place in 2014, and the least - 0 in 2009. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Newark, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (60.2%), and Structure Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Newark, AR
    • 14260.2%Outside Fires
    • 6527.5%Structure Fires
    • 208.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 93.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newark, AR
Most common first names in Newark, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1873.0 years
James1573.7 years
Mary1583.4 years
William1573.6 years
Henry977.5 years
Cecil774.7 years
Clyde777.7 years
John782.1 years
Robert774.2 years
Pearl672.7 years
Most common last names in Newark, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Barber1572.0 years
Magness1076.3 years
Dugger1075.9 years
Green972.9 years
Norris976.3 years
Baker773.3 years
Griffin783.6 years
Wilson781.7 years
Qualls681.5 years
Cash683.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Newark, AR
  • 65.4%Utility gas
  • 26.8%Electricity
  • 7.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Newark, AR
  • 56.1%Utility gas
  • 43.9%Electricity


Newark compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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 significantly below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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