Salesville, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 496 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +13.5%
 
Males: 241  (48.6%)
Females: 255  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

46.1 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72653.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,974 (it was $23,542 in 2000)
Salesville:

$39,974
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,256 (it was $17,077 in 2000)

Salesville city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,829 (it was $52,100 in 2000)
Salesville:

$109,829
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $145,433; detached houses: $174,526; mobile homes: $69,446

Median gross rent in 2022: $919.

March 2022 cost of living index in Salesville: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.5%
(27.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Salesville, AR (2022)
    • 44489.5%White alone
    • 326.5%Two or more races
    • 153.0%Hispanic
    • 10.2%American Indian alone



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Salesville, Arkansas as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Salesville is 185 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (49.7%), German (12.2%), Irish (11.7%), Italian (3.6%), American (2.5%), Norwegian (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 4.47 square miles.

Population density: 111 people per square mile   (very low).

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9 residents are foreign born (0.7% Europe, 0.7% Asia, 0.7% Latin America).

This city:

2.1%
Arkansas:

2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $691 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $403 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (86.4 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (151.1 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (350.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Briarcliff, AR (1.4 miles ),
Norfork, AR (1.6 miles ),
Mountain Home, AR (2.9 miles ),
Pineville, AR (3.3 miles ),
Calico Rock, AR (3.4 miles ),
Gassville, AR (3.5 miles ),
Cotter, AR (3.8 miles ),
Lakeview, AR (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.24 N, Longitude: 92.28 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $133,500
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $209,100
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $209,100
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $220,700
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $33,800
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $31,600
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $77,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,300
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $44,100
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $27,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Salesville, AR residents
Average permit cost in Salesville, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +91 (+26.3%).
Most common industries in Salesville, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.1%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.8%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Salesville, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)

Average climate in Salesville, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Salesville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the Salesville city center killed 2 people and injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/14/1996, a category F4 tornado 29.7 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Salesville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 524% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 259.6 miles away from Salesville center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.3 miles away from Salesville center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 116.9 miles away from Salesville center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 67.7 miles away from Salesville center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 72.1 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 74.4 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 Baxter County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Salesville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Salesville:

  • MT HOME GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • RVM - RENAL CTR OF MTN HOME (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • BAXTER COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • HOSPICE OF THE OZARKS (Hospital, about 10 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • CARE MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • HIRAM SHADDOX GERIATRIC CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Salesville:

  • Harding University (about 76 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 82 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 82 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 84 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 87 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 16,660)
  • Evangel University (about 87 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 88 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)

Points of interest:

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

Baxter County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.1%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Salesville:

Marital status in Salesville, AR
  • Never married: 13.6%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Salesville:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Salesville, AR (based on Baxter County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,88474
Mainline Protestant2,5289
Catholic2,3591
Other8886
Black Protestant4992
None20,355-
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
This county:

1.67 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Baxter County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
This county:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 48
Baxter County:

11.46 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

11.9%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
Arkansas:

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

10.2%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.2%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Salesville:

47.4%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.3
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.7%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.4%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Salesville:

6.9
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Salesville:

37.4%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

54.7%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Salesville:

75.4%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Salesville, 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
Firefighters 0$0 13$8,383
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$1,069
Totals for Government 0$0 25$9,453

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $168,000 ($338.71)
    Sewerage: $80,000 ($161.29)
    Regular Highways: $65,000 ($131.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($18.15)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $34,000 ($68.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $94,000 ($189.52)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $88,000 ($177.42)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($10.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.02)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($74.60)
    General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($26.21)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $120,000 ($241.94)
    Property: $28,000 ($56.45)
    Other License: $2,000 ($4.03)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $846,000 ($1705.65)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $846,000 ($1705.65)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $166,000 ($334.68)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $21,000 ($42.34)

Strongest AM radio stations in Salesville:

  • KTLO (1240 AM; 1 kW; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KWTO (560 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Owner: KWTO, INC.)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Salesville:

  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KPFM (105.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN HOME RADIO STATION, INC.)
  • KTLO-FM (97.9 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCMH (91.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: CHRISTIAN B/C GROUP OF MT. HOME, INC)
  • KCTT-FM (101.7 FM; YELLVILLE, AR; Owner: KTLO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKTZ (93.5 FM; LAKEVIEW, AR; Owner: JOHN M. DOWDY)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMAC (99.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, MO; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF G/VILLE, INC)
  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Salesville:

  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K41HC (Channel 41; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.3mTotal length
  • 6,345Total average daily traffic
  • 164Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,230Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • AR01190A, Salesville Cell Site (Lat: 36.240833 Lon: -92.269722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 101.1 m, Overall height: 101.2 m, Call Sign: WREL653,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+40 more), Grant Date: 10/29/2019, Expiration Date: 10/29/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA9FER, Licensee ID: L00249148, Grant Date: 03/17/2021, Expiration Date: 04/23/2031, Certifier: William L Kraus Sr, Registrant: William L Kraus Sr, 68 Spring Road, Salesville, AR 72653

  • Call Sign: KG5COL, Licensee ID: L01872616, Grant Date: 06/11/2014, Expiration Date: 06/11/2024, Certifier: David B Robert, Registrant: David B Robert, 1 Valley View Pl, Salesville, AR 72653


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of fire incidents - 22 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2014. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Salesville, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (51.0%), and Outside Fires (39.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Salesville, AR
    • 5251.0%Structure Fires
    • 4039.2%Outside Fires
    • 109.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Salesville, AR
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Salesville, AR
  • 47.3%Electricity
  • 26.1%Utility gas
  • 21.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Salesville, AR
  • 90.0%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Electricity


Salesville compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
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