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Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas

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Population in 2010: 978.
Males: 543  (55.6%)
Females: 435  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

60.4 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72546, 72581.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,934
Tumbling Shoals:

$51,934
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,566

Tumbling Shoals CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $179,579
Tumbling Shoals:

$179,579
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $202,431; detached houses: $226,414; mobile homes: $44,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Tumbling Shoals: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.4%

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  • Races in Tumbling Shoals, AR (2022)
    • 77689.1%White alone
    • 576.5%American Indian alone
    • 101.1%Two or more races
    • 80.9%Hispanic



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tumbling Shoals is 335 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (50.4%), American (31.5%), German (11.1%), Danish (2.2%), European (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 723 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $661 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $202 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Little Rock, AR (55.1 miles , pop. 60,433).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (116.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (334.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Heber Springs, AR (2.3 miles ),
Pangburn, AR (3.3 miles ),
Concord, AR (3.3 miles ),
Greers Ferry, AR (3.4 miles ),
Higden, AR (3.7 miles),
Letona, AR (3.8 miles ),
Rose Bud, AR (4.0 miles ),
Fairfield Bay, AR (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 35.54 N, Longitude: 91.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 501

Distribution of median household income in Tumbling Shoals, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tumbling Shoals, AR in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Tornado activity:

Tumbling Shoals-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Arkansas state average. It is 156% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.0 miles away from the Tumbling Shoals place center killed 2 people and injured 13 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/2/1982, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tumbling Shoals-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 505% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 26.6 miles away from the city center
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 92.5 miles away from Tumbling Shoals center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 28.9 miles away from Tumbling Shoals center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 29.1 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 284.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 270.0 miles away from Tumbling Shoals center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cleburne County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Tumbling Shoals:

  • BAPTIST HEALTH HOME HEALTH - HEBER SPRINGS (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; HEBER SPRINGS, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tumbling Shoals:

  • Harding University (about 25 miles; Searcy, AR; Full-time enrollment: 5,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 33 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • University of Central Arkansas (about 43 miles; Conway, AR; FT enrollment: 9,972)
  • Pulaski Technical College (about 56 miles; North Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 8,396)
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock (about 61 miles; Little Rock, AR; FT enrollment: 9,227)
  • Arkansas Tech University (about 68 miles; Russellville, AR; FT enrollment: 9,038)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 76 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)

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Notable location: Tumbling Shoals Ida Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Tumbling Shoals include: Tumbling Shoals Methodist Church (A), Chastain Chapel Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Dill Branch (A), Chastain Springs Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Tumbling Shoals: Old Highway 25 Recreation Areas (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.2 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.4%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
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

For population 15 years and over in Tumbling Shoals:

Marital status in Tumbling Shoals, AR
  • Never married: 8.3%
  • Now married: 72.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

For population 25 years and over in Tumbling Shoals:

  • High school or higher: 86.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.1
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tumbling Shoals, AR (based on Cleburne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,58051
Mainline Protestant2,4088
Other5952
Catholic4051
None12,982-
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: 10
Cleburne County:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Here:

4.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Here:

9.86 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

11.4%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.9%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.9%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tumbling Shoals:

  • KAWW (1370 AM; 1 kW; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KWCK (1300 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KGFL (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KMTL (760 AM; daytime; 10 kW; SHERWOOD, AR; Owner: GEORGE V. DOMERESE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCGS (960 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: SOUTHLAND BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KARN (920 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAAB (1130 AM; 1 kW; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: W R D ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tumbling Shoals:

  • KBMJ (89.5 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KWCK-FM (99.9 FM; SEARCY, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KSMD (99.1 FM; PANGBURN, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KAWW-FM (100.7 FM; HEBER SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KWOZ (103.3 FM; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: MOUNTAIN VIEW BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KFFB (106.1 FM; FAIRFIELD BAY, AR; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCAST, INC)
  • KABK-FM (97.7 FM; AUGUSTA, AR; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • KBCN-FM (104.3 FM; MARSHALL, AR; Owner: PEARSON B/CASTING OF MARSHALL, INC.)
  • KHPQ (92.1 FM; CLINTON, AR; Owner: KING-SULIVAN RADIO)
  • KOKR (96.7 FM; NEWPORT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKSY (107.1 FM; BALD KNOB, AR; Owner: CALDWELL BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Tumbling Shoals:

  • KEMV (Channel 6; MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K35EA (Channel 35; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57IP (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67GR (Channel 67; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K20EX (Channel 20; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40DS (Channel 40; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FM (Channel 53; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57FV (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K59FB (Channel 59; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K61FP (Channel 61; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69GT (Channel 69; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities12
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents27
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Arkansas average
  • Fatal accident count3698
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents5584
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1086
  • Fatalities4066
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents8389
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents416
See more detailed statistics of Tumbling Shoals fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 6.2mTotal length
  • 480Total average daily traffic
  • 38Total average daily truck traffic
  • 328Total future (year 2014) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Hwy 25 N (Lat: 35.627028 Lon: -91.968472), Call Sign: KNEX308,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2003, Expiration Date: 02/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2013, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Faiffield Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Floral Tank (Lat: 35.584556 Lon: -91.764028), Type: Tank, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQBX485,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2005, Expiration Date: 01/03/2015, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2015, Certifier: Eldon Hannah, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

  • PUMP STATION 2, 2544 Herber Springs Road North (Lat: 35.543056 Lon: -91.958056), Type: Upole, Structure height: 10 m, Call Sign: WQYF528,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2016, Expiration Date: 09/12/2026, Certifier: Ella J Green, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc, 15895 S Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • HEBER DAM MARINA, 1573 Old Highway 25 (Lat: 35.537528 Lon: -92.012306), Type: Mast, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQWK958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2015, Expiration Date: 09/24/2025, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • TUMBLING SHO, 62 Water Tower Road (Lat: 35.539056 Lon: -91.968222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WRFU684,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2020, Expiration Date: 05/05/2030, Certifier: Kevin Hetrick, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • TS, Water Tank Rd (Lat: 35.538417 Lon: -91.967944), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRKV604,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2021, Expiration Date: 02/18/2031, Certifier: Holly Larkin, Registrant: Cg Computer Works LLC, One Information Way, Suite 405, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 492-8411, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Tumbling Shoals)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CULVER LFA (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 4AC176C-D-F (80 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 37823, N37823, N-37823, Serial Number: 373, Year manufactured: 1941, Certificate Issue Date: 06/30/2011
    Registrant (Individual): John Gillespie, 53 Maxwell House Rd, Tumbling Shoals, AR 72581
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 58747, N58747, N-58747, Serial Number: 18262272, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 03/02/2016
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert D Trustee Vessey, 209 Harrelson Rd, Tumbling Shoals, AR 72581, Other Owners: Sherry H Trustee Vessey
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8255U, N8255U, N-8255U, Serial Number: 17252155, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/16/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 11/27/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Wendell Keith Bissonnette, 124 Quail Run, Tumbling Shoals, AR 72581
  • Aircraft: HOSKINS CRAIG A SONEX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 452CH, N452CH, N-452CH, Serial Number: 1537, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 03/01/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Craig A Hoskins, 234 Lake Forest Estate Rd, Tumbling Shoals, AR 72581
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/23/2019

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tumbling Shoals, AR
  • 72.9%Electricity
  • 22.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tumbling Shoals, AR
  • 74.1%Wood
  • 25.9%Electricity


Tumbling Shoals compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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