Rondo, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 158 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.3%
 
Males: 66  (42.2%)
Females: 92  (57.8%)
Median resident age:

58.2 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72355.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $25,829 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Rondo:

$25,829
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,520 (it was $13,601 in 2000)

Rondo town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $65,100 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Rondo:

$65,100
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $83,829; detached houses: $90,890; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $135,324; mobile homes: $34,919

Median gross rent in 2022: $536.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rondo: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.1%
(26.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.5% for Black residents, 40.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rondo, AR (2022)
    • 6648.9%White alone
    • 4936.3%Black alone
    • 96.7%Hispanic
    • 75.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (9.8%), Irish (2.9%), Italian (2.9%), German (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 215 feet

Land area: 1.01 square miles.

Population density: 157 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.6% ($270)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (57.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (366.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

LaGrange, AR (2.2 miles),
Lexa, AR (2.4 miles ),
Aubrey, AR (2.5 miles ),
Marianna, AR (2.9 miles ),
Marvell, AR (3.0 miles ),
West Helena, AR (3.6 miles ),
Moro, AR (3.7 miles ),
Helena-West Helena, AR (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 34.66 N, Longitude: 90.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 870

Distribution of median household income in Rondo, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rondo, AR in 2022
Rondo satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.5%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Most common industries in Rondo, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (18.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.0%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.2%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (22.2%)
  • Food (9.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (9.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (14.8%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (11.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Rondo, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.4%)
  • Food processing workers (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (7.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.4%)

Average climate in Rondo, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rondo-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 96% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the Rondo town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/21/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.9 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:

Rondo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 392% 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 73.2 miles away from Rondo 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 143.3 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from Rondo center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 86.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from Rondo center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 110.6 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 Lee County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rondo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rondo:

  • LEE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; MARIANNA, AR)
  • CRESTPARK MARIANNA, L L C (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MARIANNA, AR)
  • CRESTPARK HELENA, LLC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HELENA, AR)
  • CRESTPARK OF HELENA-SKILLED (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HELENA, AR)
  • CRESTPARK RETIREMENT HELENA, LLC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HELENA, AR)
  • SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS HOSPICE-PHILLIPS COUNTY (Hospital, about 15 miles away; HELENA, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rondo:

  • Coahoma Community College (about 32 miles; Clarksdale, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,284)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 49 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 56 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • University of Memphis (about 58 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 59 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Delta State University (about 64 miles; Cleveland, MS; FT enrollment: 3,304)
  • Harding University (about 66 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 5,360)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Rondo: Sequell Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lee 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:

2.0 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.9%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.0%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rondo:

Marital status in Rondo, AR
  • Never married: 52.2%
  • Now married: 25.5%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 14.6%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Rondo:

  • High school or higher: 50.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
  • Unemployed: 11.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rondo, AR (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,61822
Black Protestant6524
Mainline Protestant3946
Catholic541
Other11
None6,705-
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: 1
This county:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Lee County:

2.78 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

11.5%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

33.4%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.1%
State:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.9%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Rondo:

41.5%
State:

44.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.1
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rondo:

20.9%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

17.5%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rondo:

6.7
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

40.2%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Rondo:

47.5%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

81.4%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rondo, 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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,486
Fire - Other 0$0 10$2,081
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$722
Totals for Government 0$0 20$4,289

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $10,000 ($63.29)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($37.97)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($18.99)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $27,000 ($170.89)
    Water Utilities: $21,000 ($132.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($88.61)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($82.28)
    Sewerage: $12,000 ($75.95)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($56.96)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($37.97)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($18.99)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($18.99)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($18.99)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($6.33)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($82.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($31.65)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($12.66)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($18.99)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($31.65)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $18,000 ($113.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($56.96)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $31,000 ($196.20)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($31.65)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($18.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($215.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($69.62)
    Other: $7,000 ($44.30)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($18.99)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $23,000 ($145.57)
    Property: $9,000 ($56.96)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($37.97)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($12.66)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $124,000 ($784.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $121,000 ($765.82)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($18.99)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $144,000 ($911.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rondo:

  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXJK (950 AM; 5 kW; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, 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.)
  • KFFA (1360 AM; 1 kW; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rondo:

  • KVRN (90.7 FM; MARVELL, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KAKJ (105.3 FM; MARIANNA, AR; Owner: L.T. SIMES II & RAYMOND SIMES)
  • KFFA-FM (103.1 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: DELTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJIW-FM (94.5 FM; HELENA, AR; Owner: ELIJAH MONDY,JR.)
  • KCLT (104.9 FM; WEST HELENA, AR; Owner: WEST HELENA B/CASTERS)
  • KBFC (93.5 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: FORREST CITY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KARH (88.1 FM; FORREST CITY, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTRQ (102.3 FM; COLT, AR; Owner: EAST ARKANSAS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 27.5mTotal length
  • 10,100Total average daily traffic
  • 168Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,364Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rondo, AR
  • 61.5%Utility gas
  • 23.1%Electricity
  • 7.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rondo, AR
  • 52.9%Utility gas
  • 41.2%Electricity
  • 5.9%Other fuel


Rondo compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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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