Briarcliff, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 245 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +2.1%
 
Males: 128  (52.4%)
Females: 117  (47.6%)
Median resident age:

55.0 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72653.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,273 (it was $26,875 in 2000)
Briarcliff:

$52,273
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,627 (it was $16,420 in 2000)

Briarcliff town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $176,811 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Briarcliff:

$176,811
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $251,999; detached houses: $292,371; mobile homes: $21,027

Median gross rent in 2022: $802.

March 2022 cost of living index in Briarcliff: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.2%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 35.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Briarcliff, AR (2022)
    • 17281.9%White alone
    • 199.0%Two or more races
    • 146.7%Black alone
    • 31.4%Asian alone
    • 10.5%Hispanic
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Ancestries: American (28.2%), English (14.5%), German (9.1%), Irish (7.3%), French (3.6%), Scottish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 1.82 square miles.

Population density: 135 people per square mile   (very low).

Briarcliff, Arkansas map

8 residents are foreign born (2.4% Europe, 1.4% Asia).

This town:

3.8%
Arkansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,184 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $737 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, MO (84.8 miles , pop. 151,580).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (152.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (351.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Salesville, AR (1.4 miles ),
Norfork, AR (2.1 miles ),
Mountain Home, AR (2.7 miles ),
Gassville, AR (3.4 miles ),
Pineville, AR (3.5 miles ),
Calico Rock, AR (3.6 miles ),
Cotter, AR (3.7 miles ),
Lakeview, AR (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.27 N, Longitude: 92.28 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2021: 3 buildings, average cost: $217,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $204,900
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $183,100
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $81,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Briarcliff, AR residents
Average permit cost in Briarcliff, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Most common industries in Briarcliff, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.5%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (30.4%)
  • Truck transportation (10.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.9%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (25.6%)
  • Health care (20.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (15.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.3%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Apparel (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Briarcliff, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Top executives (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.9%)
  • Carpenters (8.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (25.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (15.4%)
  • Top executives (10.3%)
  • Child care workers (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (10.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)

Average climate in Briarcliff, Arkansas

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Tornado activity:

Briarcliff-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the Briarcliff town center killed 2 people and injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/14/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the town center injured 10 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Briarcliff-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 259.2 miles away from Briarcliff center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.4 miles away from Briarcliff center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 117.9 miles away from Briarcliff 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 69.5 miles away from Briarcliff center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from Briarcliff 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 138.3 miles away from Briarcliff 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).
Briarcliff topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Briarcliff:

  • MT HOME GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • RVM - RENAL CTR OF MTN HOME (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • BAXTER COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • BAXTER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • HOSPICE OF THE OZARKS (Hospital, about 8 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • CARE MANOR NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)
  • HIRAM SHADDOX GERIATRIC CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MOUNTAIN HOME, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Briarcliff:

  • Harding University (about 78 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 83 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 84 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Missouri State University-Springfield (about 85 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 16,660)
  • Evangel University (about 86 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 86 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Ozarks Technical Community College (about 86 miles; Springfield, MO; FT enrollment: 10,356)

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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 town:

2.6 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

75.0%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Briarcliff:

Marital status in Briarcliff, AR
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 67.6%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Briarcliff:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Briarcliff, 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
Baxter County:

1.67 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

11.9%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Baxter County:

26.1%
State:

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

10.2%
State:

13.6%
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 2$10,843$65,0581$850
Financial Administration 0$0 1$850
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$2,993
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$826
Totals for Government 2$10,843$65,05811$5,519

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $22,000 ($89.80)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $70,000 ($285.71)
    Central Staff Services: $37,000 ($151.02)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($81.63)
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($77.55)
    General Public Buildings: $10,000 ($40.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($36.73)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($8.16)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Water Utilities: $5,000 ($20.41)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($12.24)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $20,000 ($81.63)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($20.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $116,000 ($473.47)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($89.80)
    Other: $2,000 ($8.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($4.08)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($16.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $97,000 ($395.92)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($16.33)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($155.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $16,000 ($65.31)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($16.33)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $16,000 ($65.31)
    Property: $15,000 ($61.22)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($20.41)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $147,000 ($600.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Briarcliff:

  • 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.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Briarcliff:

  • 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.)
  • KMAC (99.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, MO; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF G/VILLE, INC)
  • KCWD (96.1 FM; HARRISON, AR; Owner: HARRISON RADIO STATIONS, INC.)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • 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 Briarcliff:

  • 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)

Briarcliff fatal accident list:

Jun 25, 2006 03:40 PM, Duncan Gray, Lat: 36.276390, Lon: -92.281500, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Briarcliff, AR
  • 76.8%Electricity
  • 13.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Briarcliff, AR
  • 100.0%Electricity


Briarcliff compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

Briarcliff on our top lists:

  • #52 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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