Charleston, Arkansas Zip Code, Radio Stations, Crime Rate, Weather Forecast, Area Code

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Population (year 2000): 2,965. Estimated population in July 2006: 3,025 (+2.0% change)
 
Males: 1,423   (48.0%)
Females: 1,542   (52.0%)

Franklin County

Median resident age:   37.9 years
Arkansas median age:   36.0 years

Zip codes: 72933 .

Estimated median household income in 2005: $32,100 (it was $30,824 in 2000)
Charleston   $32,100
Arkansas:   $34,999

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $65,900 (it was $59,900 in 2000)
Charleston   $65,900
Arkansas:   $87,400

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Charleston, AR residents, houses, and apartments details

 

Races in Charleston:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.0%)
  • Hispanic (2.1%)
  • American Indian (2.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • Other race (1.5%)


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Ancestries: United States (17.7%), German (15.0%), Irish (12.5%), English (8.1%), Italian (2.1%), Dutch (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 519 feet

Land area: 4.20 square miles.

Population density: 719 people per square mile 
 
 (low).




Charleston

For population 25 years and over in Charleston

  • High school or higher: 74.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Charleston city

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

39 residents are foreign born

This city:   1.3%
Arkansas:   2.8%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Charleston, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Charleston to the number of sex offenders is 1006 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Charleston:   0.8% ($463)
Arkansas:   0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Smith, AR (25.1 miles , pop. 80,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (142.5 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (255.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Branch, AR (5.9 miles ), Lavaca, AR (9.7 miles ), Ratcliff, AR (10.7 miles) , Caulksville, AR (11.8 miles ), Booneville, AR (13.7 miles ), Central City, AR (13.8 miles ), Mulberry, AR (14.5 miles ), Dyer, AR (15.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $46,400
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $46,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents


Average cost (in 1000s)


Latitude: 35.30 N, Longitude: 94.04 W


84 people in nursing homes

Area code: 479

Charleston, Arkansas business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: +824 (+38.5%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Furniture and related products (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Machinery (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (29%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



 

Crime in Charleston by Year

Type 2004 2005 2006
Murders 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Robberies 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Assaults 1 3 3
    per 100,000 33.2 99.1 98.0
Burglaries 11 12 10
    per 100,000 365.0 396.3 326.8
Thefts 15 25 24
    per 100,000 497.7 825.6 784.3
Auto thefts 0 2 2
    per 100,000 0.0 66.1 65.4
Arson 1 0 0
    per 100,000 33.2 0.0 0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 117.2) 52.1 85.9 79.1
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 5 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:   1.33
US city average:   3.00

Average climate in Charleston, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

On 3/26/1976, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 31.7 miles away from the Charleston city center killed 2 people and injured 64 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.2 miles away from the city center killed 14 people and injured 270 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Birthplace of: Dale Bumpers - (born 1925), politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Charleston:
  • BOONEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; BOONEVILLE, AR)
  • BOONEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; BOONEVILLE, AR)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL TURNER MEMORIAL (about 12 miles; OZARK, AR)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Charleston:
  • FORT SMITH REGIONAL (about 23 miles; FORT SMITH, AR; ID: FSM)
  • DRAKE FIELD (about 49 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; ID: FYV)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 69 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; ID: XNA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Charleston:
  • BOONEVILLE MUNI (about 18 miles; BOONEVILLE, AR; ID: 4M2)
  • OZARK-FRANKLIN COUNTY (about 20 miles; OZARK, AR; ID: 7M5)
  • PARIS MUNI (about 25 miles; PARIS /SUBIACO/, AR; ID: 7M6)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Charleston:
  • WESTARK COLLEGE (about 16 miles; FT SMITH, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,472)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 48 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 13,324)
  • ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; RUSSELLVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 4,450)
  • NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 74 miles; TAHLEQUAH, OK; FT enrollment: 6,610)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; FT enrollment: 2,197)
  • HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 104 miles; ARKADELPHIA, AR; FT enrollment: 3,109)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 118 miles; CONWAY, AR; FT enrollment: 7,693)
Public high school in Charleston:
  • CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 421; Location: 125 WEST MAIN; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Charleston:
  • CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 467; Location: 125 WEST MAIN; Grades: KG - 06)

Church in Charleston: Marietta Church (A) .

Cemeteries: Sacred Heart Cemetery (1) , Garden Memorial Cemetery (2) , Parks Cemetery (3) , Burt Cemetery (4) , Singleton Cemetery (5) .

Reservoir: Charleston Lake (A) .

Post office: Charleston Post Office (A) .

Court: Charleston District Court Clerk & Judges Ofc (City Hall).

 

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

CHARLESTON WATERWORKS (Population served: 3325, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In AUG-2004. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2004), St Public Notif received (OCT-20-2004), St Compliance achieved (APR-13-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic
  • Treatment Technique Precursor Removal - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Carbon, Total-Organic. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (2 times from MAY-15-2006 to JUN-01-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-07-2006)
  • 3 minor monitoring violations

Average household size:
This city:   2.4 people
Arkansas:   2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:   67.9%
Whole state:   70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:   2.9%
Whole state:   3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:   14.4%
Whole state:   15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:   4.5%
Whole state:   6.6%

Charleston compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Banks with branches in Charleston (2007 data):
  • The First National Bank of Fort Smith: Charleston Branch at 216 East Main, branch established on 1994-11-28. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $794.2 mil, Deposits: $647.4 mil, headquarters in Fort Smith, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: First Bank Corp
  • Simmons First National Bank: Charleston Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1910-06-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,302.8 mil, Deposits: $1,044.6 mil, headquarters in Pine Bluff, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 38 total offices, Holding Company: Simmons First National Corporation



2004 Presidential Election results in Franklin County Arkansas:




Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 3 $3,832 $15,328 6 $151
Sewerage 2 $3,622 $21,732 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 0 $0   2 $1,782
Judicial and Legal 2 $2,072 $12,432 0 $0
Water Supply 2 $3,418 $20,508 0 $0
Other and Unallocable 1 $1,692 $20,304 0 $0
Solid Waste Management 1 $1,568 $18,816 0 $0
Streets and Highways 2 $3,808 $22,848 0 $0
Police Protection - Officers 2 $4,745 $28,470 1 $886
Totals for Government 15 $24,757 $19,806 9 $2,818



7.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,327 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   7.41%
Arkansas average:   7.98%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Sebastian County, AR  1.39% ($27,203 average AGI)
from Johnson County, AR  0.86% ($19,571)
from Crawford County, AR  0.79% ($34,756)


7.06% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,756 average adjusted gross income)

Here:   7.06%
Arkansas average:   7.29%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Sebastian County, AR  1.20% ($30,941 average AGI)
to Johnson County, AR  0.99% ($20,875)
to Crawford County, AR  0.83% ($30,851)


Strongest AM radio stations in Charleston:
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFPW (1230 AM; 1 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCAB (980 AM; 5 kW; DARDANELLE, AR; Owner: MMA LICENSE LLC)
  • KHGG (1580 AM; 1 kW; VAN BUREN, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTCS (1410 AM; 1 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: BIG CHIEF BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Charleston:
  • KERX (95.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF PARIS, INC.)
  • KOLX (94.5 FM; BARLING, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K207CW (89.3 FM; PARIS, AR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KRBK (104.7 FM; BOONEVILLE, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC,)
  • KOMS (107.3 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRWA-FM (103.1 FM; WALDRON, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KISR (93.7 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: STEREO 93, INC.)
  • KZBB (97.9 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMAG (99.1 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTCS-FM (99.9 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: BIG CHIEF BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K204EW (88.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219CN (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KARG (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZKZ-FM (106.3 FM; GREENWOOD, AR; Owner: FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KREU (92.3 FM; ROLAND, OK; Owner: STAR 92 CO.)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDYN-FM (96.7 FM; OZARK, AR; Owner: OZARK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLSZ-FM (102.7 FM; VAN BUREN, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTTG (96.3 FM; MENA, AR; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF MENA, INC.)
  • KUAF (91.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)

TV broadcast stations around Charleston:
  • KFSM-TV (Channel 5; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KAFT (Channel 13; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KPOM-TV (Channel 24; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: J.D.G. TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K52FJ (Channel 52; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: TV 34, INC.)

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