Knobel, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 145 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -59.5%
 
Males: 46  (32.3%)
Females: 99  (67.7%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72435.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $91,377 (it was $18,750 in 2000)
Knobel:

$91,377
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,569 (it was $10,624 in 2000)

Knobel town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $11,070 (it was $25,900 in 2000)
Knobel:

$11,070
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $46,151; detached houses: $49,594; mobile homes: $18,842
March 2022 cost of living index in Knobel: 73.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.7%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Knobel, AR (2022)
    • 18291.9%White alone
    • 94.5%Two or more races
    • 42.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Knobel, Arkansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Knobel is 198 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (56.2%), Swedish (10.4%), Irish (8.3%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%), English (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 280 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 348 people per square mile   (very low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.3%
Arkansas:

2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $264 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $319 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (34.4 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (90.4 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (412.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Peach Orchard, AR (2.1 miles),
Corning, AR (2.5 miles ),
Datto, AR (3.0 miles),
Reyno, AR (3.0 miles ),
Delaplaine, AR (3.0 miles),
Lafe, AR (3.1 miles ),
Biggers, AR (3.4 miles ),
Success, AR (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 36.32 N, Longitude: 90.60 W

Area code: 870

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

Knobel satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.4%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +43 (+13.7%).
Most common industries in Knobel, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (12.7%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (30.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (15.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (13.5%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.8%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (12.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (12.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.0%)
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.0%)
Most common occupations in Knobel, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (21.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.0%)

Average climate in Knobel, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Knobel-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 94% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/21/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.0 miles away from the Knobel town center caused $1 million in damages.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 tornado 21.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Knobel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 447% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 46.5 miles away from Knobel center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 49.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 83.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.4 miles away from Knobel center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 209.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 49.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Clay County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Knobel:

  • CORNING THERAPY AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CORNING, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Knobel:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 33 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 34 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 71 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • Rhodes College (about 88 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 88 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Memphis (about 91 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 91 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Knobel Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Clay 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 Knobel and their reported violations in the past:

KNOBEL WATERWORKS (Population served: 315, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-03-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-23-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-04-2011)
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.3%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Knobel (2011 data):

  • First National Bank: Knobel Branch at 210 Maple Street, branch established on 1976/08/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $676.3 mil, Deposits: $536.7 mil, headquarters in Paragould, AR, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: First Paragould Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Knobel:

Marital status in Knobel, AR
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 36.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.7%
  • Divorced: 39.4%

For population 25 years and over in Knobel:

  • High school or higher: 73.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Knobel, AR (based on Clay County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,35548
Mainline Protestant7746
Catholic301
Other-2
None8,924-
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: 4
Clay County:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Clay County:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

3.73 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.7%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Clay County:

30.0%
Arkansas:

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

14.0%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.6%
State:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Knobel:

44.4%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.3
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Knobel:

23.7%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Knobel:

20.1%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Knobel:

6.8
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Knobel:

42.1%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Knobel:

52.5%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Knobel:

77.2%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Knobel, 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$250
Totals for Government 0$0 1$250

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($41.38)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($27.59)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($27.59)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($13.79)
    Natural Resources - Other: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($55.17)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($6.90)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $55,000 ($379.31)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $9,000 ($62.07)
    Public Utilities Sales: $9,000 ($62.07)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($20.69)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($20.69)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $232,000 ($1600.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Knobel:

  • KCCB (1260 AM; 1 kW; CORNING, AR; Owner: SHIELDS-ADKINS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • 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)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KDFN (1500 AM; daytime; 2 kW; DONIPHAN, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPOC (1420 AM; 1 kW; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Knobel:

  • KBKG (93.5 FM; CORNING, AR; Owner: SHIELDS-ADKINS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KOEA (97.5 FM; DONIPHAN, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KDRS-FM (107.1 FM; PARAGOULD, AR; Owner: MOR MEDIA, INC.)
  • KDEZ (100.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • K211BX (90.1 FM; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KAUF (89.9 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • K201DK (88.1 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Knobel:

  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • K46EM (Channel 46; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K54ER (Channel 54; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K27FC (Channel 27; PARAGOULD, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Knobel fatal accident list:

Feb 5, 1976 05:05 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 5, 1975 05:05 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.2mTotal length
  • 2,040Total average daily traffic
  • 20Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,481Total future (year 2005) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 36.343472 Lon: -90.584417, Call Sign: WRQM322,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.960 MHz, 159.802 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2022, Expiration Date: 05/04/2032, Certifier: Joseph H Sellmeyer, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:



FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Knobel)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Most common first names in Knobel, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles866.9 years
James869.8 years
John771.2 years
William571.2 years
Henry475.8 years
Leo476.6 years
Hazel369.7 years
Clarence380.3 years
Arthur376.7 years
Edward379.0 years
Most common last names in Knobel, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hancock778.3 years
Smith680.0 years
Arnold576.2 years
Curtis580.4 years
Williams579.0 years
Folckemer475.0 years
Tyler475.5 years
Archer470.0 years
Mason480.2 years
Adams480.2 years
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Knobel, AR
  • 55.8%Utility gas
  • 21.2%Electricity
  • 17.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 0.9%Other fuel


Knobel compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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 rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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