Fifty-Six, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 159 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.5%
 
Males: 65  (41.2%)
Females: 94  (58.8%)
Median resident age:

53.4 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 72533

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,472 (it was $34,375 in 2000)
Fifty-Six:

$59,472
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,839 (it was $15,783 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,368 (it was $53,800 in 2000)
Fifty-Six:

$176,368
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $232,415; detached houses: $154,492; mobile homes: $358,167

Median gross rent in 2022: $779.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fifty-Six: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.0%

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  • Races in Fifty-Six, AR (2022)
    • 16995.5%White alone
    • 31.7%Two or more races



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Fifty-Six, Arkansas as of June 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fifty-Six is 187 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (51.4%), American (11.9%), English (8.3%), Dutch (1.8%), Pennsylvania German (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 2.06 square miles.

Population density: 77 people per square mile   (very low).

Fifty-Six, Arkansas map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Arkansas:

5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Fifty-Six city:

0.5% ($288)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Little Rock, AR (81.6 miles , pop. 60,433).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (139.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (339.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Mountain View, AR (3.1 miles ),
Big Flat, AR (3.2 miles),
Calico Rock, AR (3.5 miles ),
Pineville, AR (3.9 miles ),
Guion, AR (4.0 miles),
Norfork, AR (4.2 miles ),
Salesville, AR (4.5 miles ),
Melbourne, AR (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 35.96 N, Longitude: 92.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Fifty-Six, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fifty-Six, AR in 2022

Fifty-Six satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +6 (+3.8%).
Most common industries in Fifty-Six, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Wood products (7.6%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.2%)
  • Wood products (10.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (10.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishing merchant wholesalers (7.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.9%)
  • Chemicals (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Fifty-Six, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.8%)
  • Registered nurses (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.9%)

Average climate in Fifty-Six, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Fifty-Six-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1996, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Fifty-Six city center killed 7 people and injured 35 people and caused $3 million in damages.

On 3/15/1984, a category F4 tornado 29.1 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:

Fifty-Six-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 264.2 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 109.1 miles away from Fifty-Six 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 48.4 miles away from the city 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 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 52.3 miles away from Fifty-Six center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 54.7 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 Stone County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 15, Floods: 14, Tornadoes: 8, 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).
Fifty-Six topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fifty-Six:

  • AMEDYSIS HOME HEALTH OF MOUNTAIN VIEW (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR)
  • STONE COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR)
  • WHITE RIVER HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CALICO ROCK, AR)
  • CMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CALICO ROCK, AR)
  • COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER IZARD COUNTY Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CALICO ROCK, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fifty-Six:

  • Harding University (about 57 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 63 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 65 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 69 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 82 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 86 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 88 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fifty-Six: Fiftysix Work Center (A), Fifty - Six Volunteer Fire Department Main Station (B), Fifty - Six Volunteer Fire Department Substation (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Stone 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:

2.3 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.7%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fifty-Six:

Marital status in Fifty-Six, AR
  • Never married: 6.2%
  • Now married: 66.2%
  • Separated: 6.6%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 21.1%

For population 25 years and over in Fifty-Six:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fifty-Six, AR (based on Stone County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,05936
Mainline Protestant5682
Other2102
Catholic1381
None6,419-
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: 1
This county:

0.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Stone County:

0.84 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Stone County:

7.54 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

7.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.7%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.5%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.2%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Fifty-Six:

46.9%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Fifty-Six:

41.1%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Fifty-Six:

28.9
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Fifty-Six:

21.1%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.9%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Fifty-Six:

6.8
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.0%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Fifty-Six:

51.3%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.2%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fifty-Six, AR Residents

Fifty-Six government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $53,000 ($333.33)
    Regular Highways: $14,000 ($88.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($62.89)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($50.31)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($18.87)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($94.34)

Fifty-Six government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $26,000 ($163.52)
    Other: $17,000 ($106.92)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($37.74)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($37.74)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,000 ($6.29)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($69.18)
    Other: $2,000 ($12.58)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $18,000 ($113.21)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($31.45)
    Property: $4,000 ($25.16)

Fifty-Six government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $375,000 ($2358.49)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $367,000 ($2308.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($50.31)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $54,000 ($339.62)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fifty-Six:

  • 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)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KNWA (1600 AM; 5 kW; BELLEFONTE, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fifty-Six:

  • KOMT (107.5 FM; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR; Owner: MAC PARTNERS)
  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KHPQ (92.1 FM; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • 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)

TV broadcast stations around Fifty-Six:

  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • 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)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.7mTotal length
  • $1,000,000Total costs
  • 2,255Total average daily traffic
  • 91Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,380Total future (year 2000) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fifty-Six, AR
  • 53.8%Electricity
  • 42.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fifty-Six, AR
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Fifty-Six compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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 above state average.
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