Georgetown, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 84 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.3%
 
Males: 39  (47.3%)
Females: 45  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

60.3 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 72143

Estimated median household income in 2022: $20,902 (it was $12,500 in 2000)
Georgetown:

$20,902
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $11,151 (it was $8,283 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $46,075 (it was $20,800 in 2000)
Georgetown:

$46,075
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $53,039; detached houses: $42,137; mobile homes: $56,478
March 2022 cost of living index in Georgetown: 75.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 51.4%

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  • Races in Georgetown, AR (2022)
    • 7094.6%White alone
    • 34.1%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (24.1%), Irish (10.3%), Dutch (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 203 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 307 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.0% ($200)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Little Rock, AR (51.5 miles , pop. 60,433).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (83.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (345.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

West Point, AR (3.2 miles),
Griffithville, AR (3.3 miles ),
Des Arc, AR (3.3 miles ),
Augusta, AR (3.5 miles ),
Kensett, AR (3.8 miles ),
Bald Knob, AR (3.8 miles ),
Cotton Plant, AR (3.8 miles ),
Judsonia, AR (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 35.13 N, Longitude: 91.45 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 501

Distribution of median household income in Georgetown, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Georgetown, AR in 2022

Georgetown satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+2.4%).
Most common industries in Georgetown, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (11.5%)
  • Food (7.7%)
  • Machinery (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (45.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (27.3%)
  • Machinery (18.2%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (0.0%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (20.0%)
  • Food (13.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (13.3%)
  • Public administration (13.3%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
Most common occupations in Georgetown, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction laborers (19.2%)
  • Cashiers (15.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (11.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (45.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (27.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (0.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (26.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (20.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (13.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (13.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Georgetown, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Georgetown-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Georgetown town center killed 3 people and injured 289 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 tornado 14.5 miles away from the town center killed 29 people and injured 180 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Georgetown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 454% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 72.6 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.2 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) earthquake occurred 42.8 miles away from Georgetown center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 51.9 miles away from the city 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 135.0 miles away from Georgetown center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 301.0 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 White County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 14, Tornadoes: 12, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Georgetown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Georgetown:

  • PRAIRIE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; DES ARC, AR)
  • DES ARC NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DES ARC, AR)
  • WOODRUFF COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; AUGUSTA, AR)
  • OAKDALE NURSING FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; JUDSONIA, AR)
  • DAVITA - SEARCY DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; SEARCY, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Georgetown:

  • Harding University (about 18 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 26 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 54 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 58 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 58 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 66 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (about 70 miles; Pine Bluff, AR; FT enrollment: 2,558)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Georgetown Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

White 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:

2.5 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.0%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Georgetown:

Marital status in Georgetown, AR
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 56.8%
  • Separated: 6.0%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Georgetown:

  • High school or higher: 75.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 21.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Georgetown, AR (based on White County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant39,009166
Mainline Protestant3,83830
Other7944
Catholic7492
Black Protestant6474
None32,039-
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: 14
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
White County:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 38
White County:

5.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
This county:

6.12 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

9.5%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Georgetown:

50.5%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Georgetown:

41.2%
State:

44.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.0
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Georgetown:

16.1%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.3%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Georgetown:

35.8%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Georgetown:

45.9%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.1%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Georgetown, 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$127
Financial Administration 0$0 3$764
Totals for Government 0$0 4$892

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($47.62)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($47.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($23.81)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($11.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($47.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($47.62)

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

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $235,000 ($2797.62)

Georgetown government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $111,000 ($1321.43)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $106,000 ($1261.90)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($59.52)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $17,000 ($202.38)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $94,000 ($1119.05)

Strongest AM radio stations in Georgetown:

  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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)
  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KAPZ (710 AM; daytime; 0 kW; BALD KNOB, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KARN (920 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Georgetown:

  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KBDO (91.7 FM; DES ARC, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KFLI (104.7 FM; DES ARC, AR; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KOKR (96.7 FM; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKSY (107.1 FM; BALD KNOB, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KBGR (101.5 FM; BEEBE, AR; Owner: SEARCY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Georgetown:

  • KATV (Channel 7; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: KATV, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.2mTotal length
  • 1,840Total average daily traffic
  • 55Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,460Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Georgetown)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 104 S Main St (Lat: 35.127583 Lon: -91.454944), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 42 m, Call Sign: KRA543,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.500 MHz, Grant Date: 01/22/2021, Expiration Date: 04/15/2031, Certifier: Jess Odom, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Georgetown, Lat: 35.127306 Lon: -91.455194, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQMZ416,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2010, Expiration Date: 11/16/2020, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2021, Certifier: Laura L Kegley, Registrant: Frontier Computer Solutions Inc, 421 S. Main St, Cave City, AR 72521, Phone: (870) 283-7040, Fax: (870) 283-7141, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Georgetown, AR
  • 69.2%Utility gas
  • 30.8%Electricity


Georgetown compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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