Crossett, Arkansas

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Population in July 2007: 5,538. Population change since 2000: -7.8%

Males: 2,843	(46.6%)
Females: 3,254	(53.4%)

Ashley County

Median resident age:	37.7 years
Arkansas median age:	36.0 years

Zip codes: 71635.

Estimated median household income in 2005: $36,900 (it was $35,442 in 2000)

Crossett	$36,900
Arkansas:	$34,999

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $68,000 (it was $61,800 in 2000)

Crossett	$68,000
Arkansas:	$87,400

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Races in Crossett:

White Non-Hispanic (59.1%)
Black (39.0%)
Hispanic (1.1%)
Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Crossett: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (20.2%), English (7.4%), Irish (6.1%), German (3.3%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/22/1903

Elevation: 163 feet

Land area: 5.83 square miles.

Population density: 980 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Crossett

High school or higher: 78.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Unemployed: 6.5%
Mean travel time to work: 11.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Crossett city

Never married: 19.7%
Now married: 56.6%
Separated: 2.9%
Widowed: 9.6%
Divorced: 11.1%

97 residents are foreign born

This city:	1.6%
Arkansas:	2.8%

According to our research there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Crossett, Arkansas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Crossett to the number of sex offenders is 440 to 1.

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

Crossett:	0.7% ($441)
Arkansas:	0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (43.4 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (132.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (330.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: North Crossett, AR (3.3 miles ), West Crossett, AR (3.3 miles ), Hamburg, AR (13.4 miles ), Felsenthal, AR (13.8 miles) , Huttig, AR (16.3 miles ), Fountain Hill, AR (17.7 miles) , Bastrop, LA (24.2 miles ), Bonita, LA (24.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $142,000
1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,000
1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $149,600
1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $63,600
2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,800
2001: 13 buildings, average cost: $64,600
2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $39,400
2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $39,400
2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $39,400
2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $39,400
2006: 1 building, cost: $35,000
2007: 1 building, cost: $35,000

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Latitude: 33.12 N, Longitude: 91.96 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,821 (+62.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,902 (82.3%)

People in group quarters in Crossett

78 people in nursing homes
22 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
3 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards

Area code: 870

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

Population change in the 1990s: -374 (-5.8%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males:

Paper (30%)
Construction (15%)
Wood products (8%)
Accommodation and food services (3%)
Chemicals (3%)
Public administration (3%)
Rail transportation (3%)

Most common industries for females:

Educational services (19%)
Health care (15%)
Paper (9%)
Food and beverage stores (9%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Other production occupations including supervisors (19%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3%)
Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3%)

Most common occupations for females

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (12%)
Cashiers (8%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
Registered nurses (4%)

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Crime in Crossett by Year
Type	2003	2004	2005	2006
Murders	1	0	0	0
per 100,000	16.6	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	4	3	3	5
per 100,000	66.2	50.2	50.1	85.2
Robberies	5	3	1	6
per 100,000	82.8	50.2	16.7	102.2
Assaults	29	17	19	32
per 100,000	480.0	284.4	317.1	545.3
Burglaries	67	90	87	66
per 100,000	1108.9	1505.8	1451.9	1124.7
Thefts	149	182	209	201
per 100,000	2466.1	3045.0	3488.0	3425.4
Auto thefts	11	9	4	4
per 100,000	182.1	150.6	66.8	68.2
Arson	N/A	4	1	5
per 100,000	N/A	66.9	16.7	85.2
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 139.9)	397.7	351.3	355.0	429.1

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 25 (16 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.80
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Crossett, Arkansas

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Crossett, Arkansas average precipitation

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

On 4/1/1983, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.1 miles away from the Crossett city center killed 2 people and injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1975, a category 4 tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 51 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Barry Switzer - (born 1937), football coach.

Hospital/medical center in Crossett:

ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (1015 UNITY ROAD)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Crossett:

MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; BASTROP, LA)
BASTROP REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; BASTROP, LA)
BRADLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 33 miles; WARREN, AR)

Political contributions by individuals in Crossett, AR

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Crossett:

MONROE REGIONAL (about 44 miles; MONROE, LA; ID: MLU)
MID DELTA RGNL (about 72 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; ID: GLH)
ADAMS FIELD (about 111 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; ID: LIT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Crossett:

Z M JACK STELL FIELD (about 8 miles; CROSSETT, AR; ID: CRT)
MOREHOUSE MEMORIAL (about 27 miles; BASTROP, LA; ID: 2F8)
WARREN MUNI (about 31 miles; WARREN, AR; ID: 3M9)

College/University in Crossett:

FOREST ECHOES TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (Full-time enrollment: 108; Location: 1326 HWY 52 W; Public)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Crossett:

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 34 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE (about 42 miles; MONROE, LA; FT enrollment: 8,116)
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; RUSTON, LA; FT enrollment: 9,013)
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; GRAMBLING, LA; FT enrollment: 4,299)
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 79 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; FT enrollment: 2,801)
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; FT enrollment: 3,288)
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 88 miles; MAGNOLIA, AR; FT enrollment: 2,646)

Public high schools in Crossett:

CROSSETT HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 492; Location: 301 WEST NINTH AVENUE; Grades: 09 - 12)
ALPHA ALTERNATIVE (Students: 20; Location: 705 PINE STREET; Grades: 07 - 12)

Private high school in Crossett:

ABIDING FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 88; Location: 1552 HWY 52 WEST; Grades: PK - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Crossett:

NORMAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 608; Location: 100 PETERSBURG ROAD; Grades: 07 - 09)
NORTH CROSSETT PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 394; Location: 211 SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: PK - 01)
DANIEL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (Students: 386; Location: 203 WEST SIXTH AVENUE; Grades: 05 - 06)
ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 383; Location: CAMP ROAD; Grades: 03 - 04)
HASTINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 178; Location: 305 OAK STREET; Grades: 02 - 02)

User submitted facts and corrections:

Under notable locations, Paul Sullins Public Library no longer exists. That old building is now the Center for Economic Development. The new library is named "Crossett Public Library" the address is 1700 South Main Street, and their web address is http://www.crossett.lib.ar.us
Forest Echoes Community College is now known as "UAM College of Technology in Crossett". Also Hasting Elementary will house Alpha School and the second graders will be in Anderson Elementary.

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Notable locations in Crossett: Paul Sullins Public Library (A), Leisure Lodge Nursing Home (B), Crossett City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Crossett include: Beech Street Missionary Baptist Church (A), Living Word Church (B), Zion Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church (C), Temple Baptist Church (D), Church of Christ (E), South Crossett Missionary Baptist Church (F), Crossett Church of Christ (G), Crossett Presbyterian Church (H), Davis Memorial Church of God in Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lucas Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Crossett: Crossett City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Crossett Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Kone-Crossland Zoo (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1141 Parkway Drive), 2 Curves (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1760 Highway 133 North).

Hotels: Levee Inn (1046 Highway 133 North), Ashley Inn (201 Unity Road), Lakewood Inn (1400 S Florida Street).

Court: Crossett City - Municipal Court Clerk (307 Main Street).

Drinking water stations with addresses in Crossett that have no violations reported:

CROSSETT WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 8343, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This city:	2.5 people
Arkansas:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	72.2%
Whole state:	70.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	3.0%
Whole state:	3.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	16.8%
Whole state:	15.8%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	7.3%
Whole state:	6.6%

Crossett compared to Arkansas state average:

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Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
House age above state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Crossett (2007 data):

First National Bank of Crossett: North Branch at 1218 Highway 133, branch established on 1971-08-30; First National Bank Of Crossett at 210 Main Street, branch established on 1903-12-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $144.9 mil, Deposits: $116.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Ashley Bancstock Company
First State Bank: at 123 Main Street, branch established on 1964-01-09; Brookshire's Branch at 1600 South Florida, branch established on 1998-06-30. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $27.1 mil, Deposits: $24.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Evergreen Bancshares, Inc.
Parkway Bank: Crossett Branch at 123 Main Street, branch established on 2000-08-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $165.5 mil, Deposits: $137.9 mil, headquarters in Rogers, AR, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Parkway Bankshares, Inc
Farmers Bank: Crossett Branch at 203 East First Avenue, branch established on 1998-08-17. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $37.2 mil, Deposits: $32.3 mil, headquarters in Hamburg, AR, positive income, 2 total offices

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School Enrollment by Level of School

Crossett mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Ashley County Arkansas:

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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
Police - Other	8	$16,000	$24,000	0	$0
Police Protection - Officers	15	$34,000	$27,200	0	$0
Judicial and Legal	0	$0		2	$2,500
Local Libraries	4	$6,644	$19,932	0	$0
Financial Administration	4	$10,187	$30,561	1	$559
Water Supply	8	$20,236	$30,354	5	$568
Solid Waste Management	12	$18,860	$18,860	0	$0
Parks and Recreation	2	$2,750	$16,500	0	$0
Sewerage	4	$9,500	$28,500	0	$0
Other Government Administration	1	$3,085	$37,020	6	$100
Streets and Highways	14	$22,140	$18,977	0	$0
Fire - Other	1	$1,620	$19,440	0	$0
Firefighters	19	$52,000	$32,842	3	$30
Totals for Government	92	$197,022	$25,699	17	$3,757

4.49% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,818 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.49%
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 Drew County, AR	0.40% ($27,517 average AGI)
from Morehouse Parish, LA	0.35% ($29,480)
from Pulaski County, AR	0.29% ($15,000)

5.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,733 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.59%
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 Pulaski County, AR	0.59% ($45,070 average AGI)
to Drew County, AR	0.44% ($19,406)
to Morehouse Parish, LA	0.34% ($37,280)

Strongest AM radio stations in Crossett:

KAGH (800 AM; 0 kW; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: ASHLEY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
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.)
KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Crossett:

KAGH-FM (104.9 FM; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: ASHLEY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
K219BZ (91.7 FM; CROSSETT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
KWLT (102.7 FM; NORTH CROSSETT, AR; Owner: SOUTH ARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
KAXV (91.9 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
KHMB (99.5 FM; HAMBURG, AR; Owner: KENNETH WAYNE DIEBEL)
KTRY-FM (94.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: JAMIE PATRICK BROADCASTING, LTD.)
KJMG (97.3 FM; BASTROP, LA; Owner: HOLLADAY BROADCASTING OF LOUISIANA,)

TV broadcast stations around Crossett:

KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)

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