Rosston, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 270 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.9%
 
Males: 124  (46.1%)
Females: 146  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

45.0 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 71858.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,819 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Rosston:

$64,819
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,741 (it was $11,957 in 2000)

Rosston town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $34,875 (it was $27,900 in 2000)
Rosston:

$34,875
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $45,803; detached houses: $58,781; mobile homes: $24,349

Median gross rent in 2022: $796.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rosston: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.1%
(1.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.2% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Rosston, AR (2022)
    • 32077.3%Black alone
    • 7317.6%White alone
    • 10.2%Two or more races



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Rosston, Arkansas as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rosston is 58 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (1.3%), English (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 387 feet

Land area: 4.45 square miles.

Population density: 61 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.0% ($290)
Arkansas:

0.7% ($500)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bossier City, LA (77.7 miles , pop. 56,461).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (82.4 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (209.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Cale, AR (2.0 miles),
Willisville, AR (2.3 miles),
Bodcaw, AR (2.6 miles),
Bluff City, AR (3.5 miles),
Emmet, AR (3.8 miles ),
Reader, AR (4.0 miles),
Prescott, AR (4.0 miles ),
Perrytown, AR (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 33.59 N, Longitude: 93.29 W

Area code: 870

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

3.8%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+1.5%).
Most common industries in Rosston, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (14.9%)
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Food (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.4%)
  • Utilities (6.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Public administration (14.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Food (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Rosston, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (22.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.9%)
  • Construction laborers (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Extraction workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (34.0%)
  • Construction laborers (14.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.6%)
  • Extraction workers (8.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (29.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (9.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.6%)

Average climate in Rosston, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rosston-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Arkansas state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/19/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Rosston town center killed 2 people and injured 9 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/1/1997, a category F4 tornado 21.7 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 100 people.

Earthquake activity:

Rosston-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 431% 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 239.4 miles away from Rosston center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 284.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 131.1 miles away from Rosston center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 125.5 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 127.8 miles away from Rosston center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 128.0 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 Nevada County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rosston topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rosston:

  • PRESCOTT MANOR NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PRESCOTT, AR)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rosston:

  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 21 miles; Magnolia, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,005)
  • Henderson State University (about 40 miles; Arkadelphia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,528)
  • Texarkana College (about 47 miles; Texarkana, TX; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • National Park Community College (about 65 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)
  • Bossier Parish Community College (about 76 miles; Bossier City, LA; FT enrollment: 6,209)
  • Southern University at Shreveport (about 79 miles; Shreveport, LA; FT enrollment: 2,277)
  • Grambling State University (about 81 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)

Public high school in Rosston:

Public elementary/middle school in Rosston:

See full list of schools located in Rosston

Points of interest:

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

Nevada 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 Rosston and their reported violations in the past:

BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1,203, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (JAN-31-2014), St Public Notif received (MAR-10-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-08-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (AUG-13-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-06-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-12-2013)
  • 8 other older health violations
BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 1,203, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: TTHM
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2014 and MAR-2014, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2013 and DEC-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (JAN-31-2014), St Public Notif received (MAR-10-2014)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2013 and SEP-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (NOV-08-2013), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (AUG-13-2013), St Public Notif received (SEP-06-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Show-cause Hearing (FEB-14-2013), St Public Notif requested (MAY-07-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-12-2013)
  • 8 other older health violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

59.6%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.4%
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: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Rosston:

Marital status in Rosston, AR
  • Never married: 47.2%
  • Now married: 29.4%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 13.2%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Rosston:

  • High school or higher: 96.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rosston, AR (based on Nevada County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,99618
Black Protestant1,46911
Mainline Protestant5806
None4,952-
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: 2
Nevada County:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

8.57 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

3.22 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

12.4%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.0%
Arkansas:

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

14.4%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rosston:

47.2%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Rosston:

45.2%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Rosston:

30.6
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rosston:

17.3%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.9%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.0%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
Rosston:

53.2%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Rosston:

85.4%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rosston, 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 7$1,395
Water Supply 0$0 2$2,090
Firefighters 0$0 1$85
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,570

Strongest AM radio stations in Rosston:

  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVMA (630 AM; 1 kW; MAGNOLIA, AR; Owner: MAGNOLIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTPA (1370 AM; 1 kW; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPYN (900 AM; 10 kW; ATLANTA, TX; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • KWXI (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GLENWOOD, AR; Owner: PGR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDMS (1290 AM; 5 kW; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: EL DORADO BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBHS (590 AM; 5 kW; HOT SPRINGS, AR; Owner: J & A, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KXAR (1490 AM; 1 kW; HOPE, AR; Owner: KDB, INC.)
  • KTFS (940 AM; 2 kW; TEXARKANA, TX; Owner: ARKLATEX, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rosston:

  • KZHE (100.5 FM; STAMPS, AR; Owner: A-1 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWDO (99.1 FM; WALDO, AR; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KHPA (104.9 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K295AB (106.9 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DIST., UNV OF ARK)
  • KCXY (95.3 FM; EAST CAMDEN, AR; Owner: GARY D. TERRELL D/B/A Y95 RADIO)
  • KAMD-FM (97.1 FM; CAMDEN, AR; Owner: CHARLES R. SHINN)
  • K217ET (91.3 FM; HOPE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K209CV (89.7 FM; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Rosston:

  • KETG (Channel 9; ARKADELPHIA, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KTEV-LP (Channel 13; PRESCOTT, AR; Owner: SANDRA A. MAY)
  • KTSS-LP (Channel 50; HOPE, AR; Owner: ARTEX TV, LLC)
  • K46DT (Channel 46; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Rosston fatal accident list:

Feb 3, 2021 09:43 AM, Us-371-050, Lat: 33.603058, Lon: -93.290097, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 18, 2018 01:00 PM, Cr-Nevada 131, Lat: 33.609378, Lon: -93.344356, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 17, 2006 08:30 PM, Us-278-07, Lat: 33.586380, Lon: -93.274510, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 9, 1999 09:50 AM, Us-371-05, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 19, 1985 06:15 PM, 4s7, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.6mTotal length
  • 8,094Total average daily traffic
  • 737Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,434Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Rosston)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: N5ESR, Previous Call Sign: KC5OVW, Licensee ID: L00260836, Grant Date: 04/24/2017, Expiration Date: 07/16/2027, Certifier: Terry G Harden, Registrant: Terry G Harden, 836 Nevada 9, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Call Sign: W6PC, Licensee ID: L00158464, Grant Date: 10/02/2018, Expiration Date: 12/30/2028, Certifier: Mark S Allen, Registrant: Mark S Allen, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Call Sign: KX5TX, Previous Call Sign: WF4FL, Licensee ID: L01009419, Grant Date: 04/12/2021, Expiration Date: 07/09/2031, Certifier: Mark S Allen, Registrant: Panam Radio Employees Arc, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Call Sign: KI5DZQ, Licensee ID: L02254317, Grant Date: 03/28/2019, Expiration Date: 03/28/2029, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2019, Certifier: Joanne D Rouse, Registrant: Southwest Arkansas Repeater Association, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Call Sign: W5UBS, Previous Call Sign: KI5DZQ, Licensee ID: L02254317, Grant Date: 04/16/2019, Expiration Date: 04/16/2029, Certifier: Joanne D Rouse, Registrant: Southwest Arkansas Repeater Association, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Call Sign: KI5FYY, Licensee ID: L02282586, Grant Date: 08/12/2019, Expiration Date: 08/12/2029, Certifier: William E Barlow, Registrant: William E Barlow, 298 Nevada 7, Rosston, AR 71858

  • Call Sign: K5YL, Previous Call Sign: W5KOK, Licensee ID: L01561591, Grant Date: 01/01/2021, Expiration Date: 01/01/2031, Certifier: Joanne D Rouse, Registrant: Joanne D Rouse, Po Box 9, Rosston, AR 71858-0009


Most common first names in Rosston, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2072.6 years
John2076.3 years
Mary1276.3 years
Robert1276.9 years
William1178.5 years
George883.6 years
Charles764.7 years
Jesse682.5 years
Bessie685.1 years
Henry679.0 years
Most common last names in Rosston, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gulley1773.1 years
Martin1571.7 years
May1479.9 years
Bailey1267.6 years
Williams1272.8 years
Butler1176.8 years
Hicks1077.7 years
White1076.0 years
Miller975.9 years
Ward977.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rosston, AR
  • 84.3%Electricity
  • 9.4%Utility gas
  • 3.8%No fuel used
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rosston, AR
  • 68.8%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
  • 6.2%Electricity


Rosston compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below 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.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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