Powhatan, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 101 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +102.0%
Males: 52  (52.0%)
Females: 49  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

30.6 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 72458

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,501 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Powhatan:

$57,501
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,013 (it was $13,149 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-738,095,237 (it was $46,000 in 2000)
Powhatan $-738,095,237
AR $179,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Powhatan: -26538.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 27.3%

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According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Powhatan, Arkansas as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Powhatan is 37 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (70.9%), American (20.0%), German (3.6%), Irish (3.6%), Dutch (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 280 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 833 people per square mile   (low).

Powhatan, Arkansas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Powhatan town:

0.5% ($250)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (29.6 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (92.9 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (395.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Black Rock, AR (1.4 miles ),
Portia, AR (1.7 miles ),
Hoxie, AR (2.9 miles ),
Imboden, AR (3.0 miles ),
Lynn, AR (3.0 miles ),
Walnut Ridge, AR (3.0 miles ),
Minturn, AR (3.0 miles),
Smithville, AR (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 36.08 N, Longitude: 91.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

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

Powhatan satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Average climate in Powhatan, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Powhatan-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Powhatan town center killed 35 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/5/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.7 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Powhatan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 467% 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 54.1 miles away from Powhatan 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 79.5 miles away from Powhatan 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 115.6 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 75.8 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 85.6 miles away from Powhatan center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 87.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Powhatan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Powhatan:

  • WALNUT RIDGE CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)
  • WALNUT RIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)
  • LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)
  • LAWRENCE HALL NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)
  • LAWRENCE HALL EAST (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WALNUT RIDGE, AR)
  • RANDOLPH COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; POCAHONTAS, AR)

Amtrak station near Powhatan:

  • 10 miles: WALNUT RIDGE (HWY. 67 AT MAIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Powhatan:

  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 30 miles; Jonesboro, AR; Full-time enrollment: 12,323)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 62 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Harding University (about 68 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 5,360)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 83 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 90 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • Rhodes College (about 91 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • University of Memphis (about 93 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Telephone Exchange Building (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Powhatan: Powhatan Historic State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lawrence 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:

2.6 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

71.4%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Powhatan:

Marital status in Powhatan, AR
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 71.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Powhatan:

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Powhatan, AR (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,07858
Mainline Protestant1,03812
Catholic851
Other11
None8,213-
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: 8
This county:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Lawrence County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.5%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

29.6%
Arkansas:

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

14.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 3$271
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$313
Totals for Government 0$0 9$584

Strongest AM radio stations in Powhatan:

  • KRLW (1320 AM; 1 kW; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPOC (1420 AM; 1 kW; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KNEA (970 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Powhatan:

  • KJLV (105.3 FM; HOXIE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRLW-FM (106.3 FM; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KZLE (93.1 FM; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: WRD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • K211BX (90.1 FM; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KDEZ (100.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • KBZR (95.9 FM; HARRISBURG, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAOG (90.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KZIG (89.9 FM; CAVE CITY, AR; Owner: CAVE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS)
  • KPOC-FM (103.9 FM; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Powhatan:

  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K46EM (Channel 46; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K22ES (Channel 22; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K54ER (Channel 54; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K35EA (Channel 35; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K57IP (Channel 57; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Gina Cacciatore, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (616081267), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Licensee ID: C, Registrant: Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc., Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (616081267) (Lat: 36.068278 Lon: -91.163417), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc., Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (15136765) (Lat: 36.065278 Lon: -91.164306), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Laurie Gebhardt, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (15136765) (Lat: 36.065278 Lon: -91.164306), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Laurie Gebhardt, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (15136765) (Lat: 36.065278 Lon: -91.164306), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Christophe Le Scanve, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (15136765) (Lat: 36.065278 Lon: -91.164306), Type: 94.4, Structure height: 05075 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications Wireless, Inc., Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lake Charles State Park Star Route (Lat: 36.077583 Lon: -91.161250), Call Sign: WYY702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.5400 MHz, 46.5600 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2015, Expiration Date: 05/14/2025, Registrant: Arkansas State Park, 1 Capitol Mall, 4b.206, Little Rock, AR 72201, Phone: (501) 682-8060, Fax: (501) 682-1199, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • 307C POWHATAN AR, .75 Mi Nw Of (Lat: 36.088944 Lon: -91.130944), Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WPOU527,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/1999, Expiration Date: 07/07/2009, Cancellation Date: 09/12/2009, Certifier: Mary Mcdermott, Registrant: Pathnet, Inc., 1661 Gateway Blvd., Richardson, TX 75080, Phone: (972) 690-9933, Fax: (972) 231-0728, Email:

  • POWHATAN, .75 Mi Nw (Lat: 36.088972 Lon: -91.130972), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.3 m, Call Sign: WPVV962, Licensee ID: L00896575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 09/27/2022, Expiration Date: 09/17/2032, Certifier: Robert N Hedrick, Registrant: Kn Telecommunications Inc.

  • LAKE CHARLES, 66 Lawrence Road 261 (15136765) (Lat: 36.065278 Lon: -91.164306), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRJJ710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 09/11/2020, Expiration Date: 09/11/2030, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • STATION, 1 Mi W Of (Lat: 36.088389 Lon: -91.131222), Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: KKE94,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/1997, Expiration Date: 02/28/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/05/1999, Phone: (630) 691-3854


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: N6YZO, Previous Call Sign: KC6JQY, Licensee ID: L00238819, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 05/22/2020, Cancellation Date: 05/24/2022, Registrant: Jeffrey C Benson, 63 Lawerance County Road 243, Powhatan, AR 72458

  • Call Sign: N9MAV, Licensee ID: L00148361, Grant Date: 04/18/2012, Expiration Date: 05/05/2022, Certifier: Donald E Foss, Registrant: Donald E Foss, 3575 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458

  • Call Sign: N9MAW, Licensee ID: L00148359, Grant Date: 02/18/2022, Expiration Date: 03/17/2032, Certifier: Brenda F Foss, Registrant: Brenda F Foss, 3575 Hwy 25, Powhatan, AR 72458

  • Call Sign: N9RAP, Licensee ID: L00891673, Grant Date: 01/06/2024, Expiration Date: 01/06/2034, Certifier: Lawrence D Foss, Registrant: Lawrence D Foss, 3575 Highway 25, Powhatan, AR 72458

  • Call Sign: KF5DTK, Licensee ID: L01528272, Grant Date: 11/05/2009, Expiration Date: 11/05/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2010, Certifier: John T Mchaney, Registrant: John T Mchaney, 3924 Hwy 117, Powhatan, AR 72458

  • Call Sign: AI5D, Previous Call Sign: AE5QI, Licensee ID: L01373839, Grant Date: 03/06/2020, Expiration Date: 04/09/2030, Certifier: Donald D Broadway, Registrant: Donald D Broadway, 23 Law 239, Powhatan, AR 72458


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE CORP PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 55995, N55995, N-55995, Serial Number: A090PEG, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 11/03/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Floyd E Rash, 13 Lawrence Road 260, Powhatan, AR 72458
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-3B-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TV0-435 SER (280 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 90463, N90463, N-90463, Serial Number: 6669, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/14/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 07/23/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Billy G Meeks, 20 Lawrence Road 227, Powhatan, AR 72458
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/04/2018

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Powhatan, AR
  • 47.4%Electricity
  • 39.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Powhatan, AR
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Powhatan compared to Arkansas 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.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
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