St. Francis, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 209 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.4%
 
Males: 93  (44.6%)
Females: 116  (55.4%)
Median resident age:

50.2 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72464.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,824 (it was $30,278 in 2000)
St. Francis:

$33,824
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,543 (it was $11,198 in 2000)

St. Francis city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $41,850 (it was $32,000 in 2000)
St. Francis:

$41,850
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $44,051; detached houses: $45,327; mobile homes: $17,454

Median gross rent in 2022: $657.

March 2022 cost of living index in St. Francis: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.5%

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  • Races in St. Francis, AR (2022)
    • 19982.2%White alone
    • 2510.3%Two or more races
    • 177.0%Black alone
    • 10.4%Hispanic
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Ancestries: German (34.0%), British (22.7%), English (10.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 294 feet

Land area: 0.30 square miles.

Population density: 700 people per square mile   (low).

St. Francis, Arkansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $443 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $202 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (53.1 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+: Chicago, IL (395.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Campbell, MO (2.2 miles ),
Piggott, AR (2.4 miles ),
Pollard, AR (2.7 miles ),
Holcomb, MO (2.8 miles ),
Greenway, AR (3.0 miles ),
Clarkton, MO (3.1 miles ),
Nimmons, AR (3.3 miles),
Qulin, MO (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 36.45 N, Longitude: 90.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 573

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

5.4%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +49 (+24.4%).
Most common industries in St. Francis, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.9%)
  • Wood products (7.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.8%)
  • Wood products (14.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.2%)
  • Truck transportation (8.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (17.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (11.3%)
  • Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (7.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.5%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.7%)
Most common occupations in St. Francis, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (9.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (14.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (6.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (20.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (11.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.4%)
  • Therapists (9.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)

Average climate in St. Francis, Arkansas

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Tornado activity:

St. Francis-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/21/1999, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the St. Francis city center caused $1 million in damages.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

St. Francis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 430% 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 19.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 57.4 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 59.7 miles away from the city 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 185.6 miles away from St. Francis 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 37.4 miles away from St. Francis center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 185.6 miles away from St. Francis 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).
St. Francis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near St. Francis:

  • CLAY COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; PIGGOTT, AR)
  • MALDEN NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-MALDEN (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • RIDGEVIEW MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MALDEN, MO)
  • HERITAGE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)
  • HERITAGE NURSING CENTER-SKILLED NURS BY AMERICARE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; KENNETT, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. Francis:

  • Three Rivers Community College (about 28 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
  • Dyersburg State Community College (about 51 miles; Dyersburg, TN; FT enrollment: 2,211)
  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 52 miles; Jonesboro, AR; FT enrollment: 12,323)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 69 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 72 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)
  • Union University (about 90 miles; Jackson, TN; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Rhodes College (about 91 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Saint Francis Volunteer Fire Department (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
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.9%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in St. Francis:

Marital status in St. Francis, AR
  • Never married: 57.8%
  • Now married: 27.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in St. Francis:

  • High school or higher: 88.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for St. Francis, 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
This county:

0.62 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

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

3.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.7%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.0%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
St. Francis:

53.6%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
St. Francis:

64.9%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

24.2
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.0%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.3%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
St. Francis:

6.9
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
St. Francis:

38.1%
State:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

68.8%
Arkansas:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

91.9%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of St. Francis, AR Residents

St. Francis government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $42,000 ($200.96)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($100.48)
    Central Staff Services: $19,000 ($90.91)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($28.71)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($14.35)

St. Francis government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($19.14)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $10,000 ($47.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $13,000 ($62.20)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($19.14)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $16,000 ($76.56)
    Property: $7,000 ($33.49)

St. Francis government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $107,000 ($511.96)

Strongest AM radio stations in St. Francis:

  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, 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)
  • KMAL (1470 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
  • KBOA (1540 AM; 1 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. Francis:

  • KXOQ (104.3 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: P.M. BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLSC (92.9 FM; MALDEN, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KBOA-FM (105.5 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K201DK (88.1 FM; PIGGOTT, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY RADIO)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KFEB (107.5 FM; CAMPBELL, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KTMO (106.5 FM; NEW MADRID, MO; Owner: POLLACK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPPL (92.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • KAUF (89.9 FM; KENNETT, MO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around St. Francis:

  • K62DA (Channel 62; MALDEN, MO; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • K39CP (Channel 39; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPOB-TV (Channel 15; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • K26EC (Channel 26; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: VINCIE PRITCHARD)
  • K28ED (Channel 28; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: JAMES W. PRINGLE)
  • K31EB (Channel 31; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: LYN GUIN)
  • K35EP (Channel 35; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: JEFFREY NAROD)
  • K56FP (Channel 56; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: LLOYD JOHNSON)
  • K59FE (Channel 59; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: MARIE JOHNSON)
  • K61FY (Channel 61; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: MARIE JOHNSON)
  • K68FL (Channel 68; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ANA WINKLER)

St. Francis fatal accident list:

Jan 27, 2005 00:38 AM, Us-62-21, Lat: 36.454640, Lon: -90.141270, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 118ft / 36.4mTotal length
  • 3,728Total average daily traffic
  • 275Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,850Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in St. Francis, AR
  • 80.3%Utility gas
  • 18.4%Electricity
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in St. Francis, AR
  • 85.0%Utility gas
  • 15.0%Electricity


St. Francis compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below 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.
  • House age 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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