Whelen Springs, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 44 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -47.6%
 
Males: 22  (50.0%)
Females: 22  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

30.8 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 71772

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,948 (it was $19,286 in 2000)
Whelen Springs:

$79,948
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,338 (it was $10,852 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,232 (it was $29,500 in 2000)
Whelen Springs:

$152,232
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $71,889; detached houses: $72,239
March 2022 cost of living index in Whelen Springs: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.3%

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According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Whelen Springs, Arkansas as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whelen Springs is 29 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (18.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 250 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 193 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.7% ($199)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pine Bluff, AR (68.6 miles , pop. 55,085).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (101.5 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (223.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Reader, AR (2.4 miles),
Gurdon, AR (2.5 miles ),
Bluff City, AR (2.8 miles),
Chidester, AR (3.3 miles ),
Prescott, AR (3.9 miles ),
Cale, AR (3.9 miles),
Gum Springs, AR (4.0 miles),
Okolona, AR (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 33.83 N, Longitude: 93.13 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Whelen Springs, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Whelen Springs, AR in 2022

Whelen Springs satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Average climate in Whelen Springs, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 50.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

50.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 24.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Whelen Springs-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Whelen Springs town center killed 6 people and injured 100 people.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 tornado 21.7 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 23 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Whelen Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 445% 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 238.0 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 280.1 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.3 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 108.7 miles away from Whelen Springs center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 108.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 150.3 miles away from Whelen Springs center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clark County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Whelen Springs:

  • PINEVIEW HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GURDON, AR)
  • GURDON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; GURDON, AR)
  • PRESCOTT MANOR NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PRESCOTT, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whelen Springs:

  • Henderson State University (about 21 miles; Arkadelphia, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,528)
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 38 miles; Magnolia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,005)
  • National Park Community College (about 48 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)
  • Texarkana College (about 62 miles; Texarkana, TX; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 70 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 77 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 78 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)

Points of interest:

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

Clark County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.9 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.6%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.1%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Whelen Springs:

Marital status in Whelen Springs, AR
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 76.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Whelen Springs:

  • High school or higher: 74.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whelen Springs, AR (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,25958
Mainline Protestant1,73515
Black Protestant1,2919
Other2581
Catholic801
None7,372-
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: 4
Here:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.42 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.42 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Clark County:

5.46 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Clark County:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

9.4%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.5%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.3%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Whelen Springs:

43.8%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Whelen Springs:

33.9%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Whelen Springs:

28.1
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.3%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.2%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Whelen Springs:

6.8
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

29.3%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Whelen Springs:

49.7%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Whelen Springs:

74.3%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Whelen Springs, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$654
Financial Administration 0$0 1$214
Totals for Government 0$0 2$867

Whelen Springs government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($113.64)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($68.18)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($45.45)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $14,000 ($318.18)
    Water Utilities: $11,000 ($250.00)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($159.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($159.09)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($136.36)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($113.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($68.18)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($45.45)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($45.45)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($45.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($136.36)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($68.18)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($22.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($22.73)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($68.18)

Whelen Springs government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $9,000 ($204.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($113.64)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($363.64)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($45.45)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($45.45)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $17,000 ($386.36)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($113.64)
    Other: $4,000 ($90.91)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($45.45)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($272.73)
    Property: $5,000 ($113.64)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($68.18)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($22.73)

Whelen Springs government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $64,000 ($1454.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $62,000 ($1409.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($45.45)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $73,000 ($1659.09)

Strongest AM radio stations in Whelen Springs:

  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWXI (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GLENWOOD, AR; Owner: PGR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KBHS (590 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: J & A, INC.)
  • KTPA (1370 AM; 1 kW; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVRC (1240 AM; 1 kW; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Owner: CLARK COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXOW (1420 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whelen Springs:

  • KYXK (106.9 FM; GURDON, AR; Owner: CLARK COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLAZ (105.9 FM; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KAMD-FM (97.1 FM; CAMDEN, AR; Owner: CHARLES R. SHINN)
  • KQUS-FM (97.5 FM; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KVOL RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZHE (100.5 FM; STAMPS, AR; Owner: A-1 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDL (96.7 FM; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KSMB/KDYS RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K204DI (88.7 FM; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KCXY (95.3 FM; EAST CAMDEN, AR; Owner: GARY D. TERRELL D/B/A Y95 RADIO)
  • KHPA (104.9 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K209CV (89.7 FM; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K208CQ (89.5 FM; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Whelen Springs:

  • KETG (Channel 9; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KTEV-LP (Channel 13; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: SANDRA A. MAY)
  • KTSS-LP (Channel 50; HOPE, AR; Owner: ARTEX TV, LLC)

Whelen Springs fatal accident list:

Aug 23, 2010 08:00 AM, Sr-53-01, Lat: 33.833161, Lon: -93.127811, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 213ft / 65.3mTotal length
  • $728,000Total costs
  • 7,375Total average daily traffic
  • 348Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,629Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GURDON, 1.5 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 33.846194 Lon: -93.147111), Overall height: 110.6 m, Call Sign: WPE62,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/03/2021, Registrant: United Wehco, Inc., 115 E. Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-2221, Phone: (501) 378-3529, Fax: (501) 244-4440, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whelen Springs, AR
  • 64.3%Electricity
  • 28.6%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Wood


Whelen Springs compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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