Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.7%
(21.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 91.4% for Black residents, 16.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 11.9% for two or more races residents)
According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Murfreesboro, Arkansas as of May 16, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Murfreesboro is 582 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.
Crime rates in Murfreesboro by year
Type
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Murders (per 100,000)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
Rapes (per 100,000)
0 (0.0)
1 (60.9)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (63.7)
2 (127.3)
2 (129.7)
1 (65.2)
2 (126.9)
1 (63.9)
1 (69.6)
Robberies (per 100,000)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
Assaults (per 100,000)
4 (245.5)
1 (60.9)
5 (302.5)
2 (121.7)
0 (0.0)
4 (245.5)
2 (125.1)
3 (191.2)
0 (0.0)
3 (194.6)
3 (195.7)
2 (126.9)
3 (191.7)
3 (208.8)
Burglaries (per 100,000)
11 (675.3)
4 (243.8)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (61.4)
11 (687.9)
3 (191.2)
10 (636.5)
6 (389.1)
3 (195.7)
1 (63.5)
2 (127.8)
7 (487.1)
Thefts (per 100,000)
25 (1,535)
11 (670.3)
13 (786.4)
10 (608.3)
8 (489.3)
11 (675.3)
16 (1,001)
13 (828.6)
20 (1,273)
18 (1,167)
9 (587.1)
8 (507.6)
8 (511.2)
18 (1,253)
Auto thefts (per 100,000)
1 (61.4)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (64.9)
0 (0.0)
1 (63.5)
0 (0.0)
2 (139.2)
Arson (per 100,000)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (64.9)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
0 (0.0)
1 (69.6)
City-Data.com crime index
162.7
104.8
92.0
48.7
19.6
80.4
113.2
135.8
197.3
221.8
128.5
156.7
118.8
192.8
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
Latest news from Murfreesboro, AR collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations
Ancestries: American (15.3%), European (15.0%), English (10.0%), Irish (5.8%), German (3.1%), African (2.3%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated on 04/19/1878
Elevation: 361 feet
Land area: 1.95 square miles.
Population density: 767 people per square mile (low).
58 residents are foreign born (2.7% Latin America, 0.3% Europe).
This city:
3.4%
Arkansas:
5.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $640 (0.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $446 (0.5%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Little Rock, AR (90.3 miles , pop. 183,133).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (110.6 miles , pop. 200,145).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (199.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)
Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (3.1%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.1%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (4.4%)
Religious workers (4.4%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.1%)
Assemblers and fabricators (6.4%)
Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
Health technologists and technicians (3.5%)
Average climate in Murfreesboro, Arkansas
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Murfreesboro-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/2/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.4 miles away from the Murfreesboro city center killed 3 peopleand injured 23 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
On 3/21/1952, a category F4 tornado 19.2 miles away from the city center killed 7 peopleand injured 9 peopleand causedbetween $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Murfreesboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 492% 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 202.0 miles away from Murfreesboro center On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 245.1 miles away from Murfreesboro 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 112.6 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 113.7 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 115.9 miles away from Murfreesboro center On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.2 miles away from Murfreesboro center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Pike County (17) is near the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Murfreesboro:
PIKE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (15 CADDO DRIVE)
MURFREESBORO REHAB AND NURSING, INC (110 W 13TH STREET)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Murfreesboro:
MINE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; NASHVILLE, AR)
NASHVILLE NURSING AND REHAB, INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, AR)
HOWARD COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, AR)
HOWARD COUNTY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, AR)
BENSON'S NURSING HOME INC. (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, AR)
GUEST HOUSE OF NASHVILLE INC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NASHVILLE, AR)
Notable locations in Murfreesboro: Murfreesboro Police Department (A), Pike County Sheriff's Office (B), Murfreesboro Fire Station (C), Emergency Medical Transport (D), Pike County Courthouse (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attractions: Caddo Trading CO (Museums; 281 Kadoha Road), Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village (Museums; 1010 Caddo Drive), Caddo Antiques & Gifts (27 Court Square), Candy Bouquet of Murfreesboro (27 Court Square).
Hotels: Queen of Diamonds Inn (318 North Washington), Little Shamrock Motel (919 North Washington Avenue), Swaha Lodge (205 Dynamite Hill Road), American Heritage Inn (705 North Washington Avenue).
Pike County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Murfreesboro and their reported violations in the past:
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2012), St Public Notif received (MAY-22-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2013)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-02-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-06-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-09-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2013)
MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-04-2011), St Public Notif received (NOV-16-2011), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-02-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-04-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2013)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2010)
MCL, Average - Between JAN-2008 and MAR-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-05-2008), St Public Notif requested (MAY-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-12-2009)
MCL, Average - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-06-2007), St Public Notif requested (FEB-08-2008), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-20-2008), St Public Notif received (MAR-04-2008), St Compliance achieved (2 times from MAR-12-2009 to APR-19-2011)
3 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAR-2009, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-19-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAY-19-2010)
Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In DEC-01-2003, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator - In NOV-01-2003, Contaminant: DBP Stage 1. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2005)
Average household size:
This city:
2.4 people
Arkansas:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
65.3%
Whole state:
67.6%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:
6.4%
Whole state:
5.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
56 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
51 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
55 people in nursing homes in 2000
12 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000
Banks with branches in Murfreesboro (2011 data):
First State Bank of DeQueen: First State Bank Of Pike County Bran at 322 E 13th St, branch established on 2007/05/31. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $179.7 mil, Deposits: $154.8 mil, headquarters in De Queen, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancshares, Inc.
Diamond Bank: at 319 East Main Street, branch established on 1904/12/16. Info updated 2011/12/01: Bank assets: $437.7 mil, Deposits: $365.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Bainum Bancorp
First National Bank: Murfreesboro Branch at 805 North Washington, branch established on 1990/01/02. Info updated 2012/01/13: Bank assets: $718.1 mil, Deposits: $547.7 mil, headquarters in Hot Springs, AR, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 31 total offices, Holding Company: First National Security Company
Religion statistics for Murfreesboro, AR (based on Pike County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
5,540
45
Mainline Protestant
456
8
Catholic
250
1
Black Protestant
184
1
Other
171
2
None
4,690
-
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
Sh 27 1.3 Mi S (Lat: 34.054833 Lon: -93.700472), Call Sign: WAU72, Licensee ID: L00007580, Assigned Frequencies: 156.105 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2002, Expiration Date: 10/27/2012, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2008, Registrant: State Of Arkansas, Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, Phone: (501) 569-2460
Crater Of Diamond State Park Hdqrt (Lat: 34.027333 Lon: -93.672417), Call Sign: WYZ226, Assigned Frequencies: 46.5400 MHz, 46.5600 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2023, Expiration Date: 01/10/2034, Registrant: Arkansas State Park, 1 Capitol Mall, 4b.206, Little Rock, AR 72201, Phone: (501) 682-8060, Fax: (501) 682-1199, Email:
Hwy 27 Ne 8 Mi (Lat: 34.169000 Lon: -93.659917), Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: KNHW735, Licensee ID: L00004103, Assigned Frequencies: 151.175 MHz, 151.340 MHz, 151.385 MHz, 159.330 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.420 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2003, Expiration Date: 11/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 10/15/2012, Registrant: Arkansas Game And Fish Commission, 213a Hwy 89s, Mayflower, AR 72106, Phone: (501) 470-1296, Fax: (501) 470-1459, Email:
315 E Thirteenth (Lat: 34.049833 Lon: -93.684083), Call Sign: KXZ809, Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 09/10/2014, Expiration Date: 10/16/2024, Registrant: Arkansas Department Of Health, Section Of Ems, 5800 West 10th Street, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204, Phone: (501) 661-2262, Fax: (501) 280-4901, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
1
MURFREESB SO, 651 Hwy 26 E (Lat: 34.078472 Lon: -93.627278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRAC715, Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/11/2017, Expiration Date: 10/11/2027, Certifier: Steve Paquette, Registrant: Entergy Services, LLC, 425 West Capitol Ave., Little Rock, AR 72203-0551, Phone: (501) 377-5609, Email:
Aircraft: CESSNA 170 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 4155V, N4155V, N-4155V, Serial Number: 18487, Year manufactured: 1948, Airworthiness Date: 06/26/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2002 Registrant (Individual): Curt E Beavert, Po Box 586, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Aircraft: BEECH F33A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 5655N, N5655N, N-5655N, Serial Number: CE-1464, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1990, Certificate Issue Date: 08/29/2020 Registrant (LLC): Wiley Aviation LLC, 25 Stoneridge, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Aircraft: BUCKEYE 582 DREAM MACHINE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle N-Number: 56931, N56931, N-56931, Serial Number: 3725, Certificate Issue Date: 11/09/2007 Registrant (Individual): James E Stewart, 15 Hardy Dr, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 09/11/2000
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-161 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 9286M, N9286M, N-9286M, Serial Number: 28-8616044, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 03/24/2020 Registrant (LLC): Wiley Aviation LLC, 25 Stoneridge, Murfreesboro, AR 71958
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 31 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (48.7%), and Structure Fires (33.6%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Murfreesboro, AR
(49.7%)
(50.3%)
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Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 31 took place in 2015, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (48.7%), and Structure Fires (33.6%).
