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Osceola, Arkansas Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List
Population (year 2000): 8,875. Estimated population in July 2005: 8,128 (-8.4% change)
Males: 4,209 (47.4%), Females: 4,666 (52.6%)
Mississippi County
Zip code: 72370
Median resident age: 30.2 years
Median household income: $23,163 (year 2000)
Median house value: $54,300 (year 2000)
Races in Osceola:
- Black (51.0%)
- White Non-Hispanic (47.0%)
- Hispanic (1.3%)
- Two or more races (0.8%)
Ancestries: United States (14.6%), Irish (4.1%), English (3.5%), German (3.1%).
Elevation: 245 feet
Land area: 7.8 square miles
For population 25 years and over in Osceola
- High school or higher: 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
- Unemployed: 8.4%
- Mean travel time to work: 13.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Osceola city
- Never married: 29.2%
- Now married: 46.2%
- Separated: 5.9%
- Widowed: 7.8%
- Divorced: 10.9%
0.2% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -327 (-3.6%).
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (40.5 miles , pop. 650,100).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (452.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Luxora, AR (4.9 miles ), Victoria, AR (6.7 miles) , Burdette, AR (8.4 miles) , Keiser, AR (8.5 miles ), Marie, AR (9.7 miles) , Wilson, AR (10.4 miles ), Dell, AR (11.6 miles ), Gilt Edge, TN (15.4 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1996: 13 buildings, average cost: $82,300
- 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $74,200
- 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $88,500
- 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $85,100
- 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $70,500
- 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
- 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $147,700
- 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $34,000
- 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $59,700
Latitude: 35.70 N, Longitude: 89.98 W
Area code: 870
Osceola, Arkansas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (46.2%), Educational,health and social services (13.2%).
Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,677 (+18.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,135 (68.1%)
Crime in Osceola by Year |
| Type |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
| Murders |
1 |
0 |
0 |
| per 100,000 |
11.3 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Rapes |
8 |
3 |
8 |
| per 100,000 |
90.1 |
33.8 |
90.1 |
| Robberies |
5 |
3 |
8 |
| per 100,000 |
56.3 |
33.8 |
90.1 |
| Assaults |
50 |
72 |
85 |
| per 100,000 |
563.4 |
811.3 |
957.7 |
| Burglaries |
110 |
79 |
127 |
| per 100,000 |
1239.4 |
890.1 |
1431.0 |
| Thefts |
283 |
255 |
258 |
| per 100,000 |
3188.7 |
2873.2 |
2907.0 |
| Auto thefts |
16 |
14 |
15 |
| per 100,000 |
180.3 |
157.7 |
169.0 |
| Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) |
405.6 |
375.8 |
484.6 |
Average climate in Osceola, Arkansas
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Osceola-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 141% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/15/1968, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Osceola city center killed 35 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 3/1/1997, a category 4 tornado 14.8 miles away from the city center caused $30,000 in damages.
Birthplace of: Ran Carthon - 2005 NFL player (Indianapolis Colts, born: Feb 10, 1981), Chris Warhurst - College football player (Arkansas Razorbacks).
Hospital/medical center in Osceola:
- BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OSCEOLA (611 WEST LEE AVENUE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Osceola:
- BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUDERDALE (about 9 miles; RIPLEY, TN)
- BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BLYTHEVILLE (about 16 miles; BLYTHEVILLE, AR)
- BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TIPTON (about 26 miles; COVINGTON, TN)
Political contributions by individuals in Osceola, AR
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Osceola:
- MILLINGTON MUNI (about 26 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; ID: NQA)
- MEMPHIS INTL (about 46 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; ID: MEM)
- MC KELLAR-SIPES REGIONAL (about 75 miles; JACKSON, TN; ID: MKL)
Other public-use airports nearest to Osceola:
- OSCEOLA MUNI (about 3 miles; OSCEOLA, AR; ID: 7M4)
- ARKANSAS INTERNATIONAL (about 18 miles; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; ID: BYH)
- MANILA MUNI (about 18 miles; MANILA, AR; ID: MXA)
Local government employment and payroll (March 2002) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Sewerage |
4 |
$10,016 |
$30,048 |
0 |
$0 |
| Water Supply |
11 |
$24,551 |
$26,782 |
0 |
$0 |
| Other Government Administration |
10 |
$19,616 |
$23,539 |
7 |
$3,151 |
| Parks and Recreation |
7 |
$11,260 |
$19,302 |
7 |
$2,905 |
| Judicial and Legal |
0 |
$0 |
|
4 |
$3,936 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
24 |
$61,334 |
$30,667 |
3 |
$257 |
| Police - Other |
16 |
$26,360 |
$19,770 |
2 |
$689 |
| Solid Waste Management |
9 |
$16,370 |
$21,826 |
1 |
$1,397 |
| Airports |
0 |
$0 |
|
1 |
$996 |
| Streets and Highways |
24 |
$38,448 |
$19,224 |
0 |
$0 |
| Electric Power |
11 |
$37,166 |
$40,544 |
0 |
$0 |
| Firefighters |
15 |
$39,186 |
$31,348 |
5 |
$622 |
| Other and Unallocable |
2 |
$3,693 |
$22,158 |
0 |
$0 |
| Financial Administration |
8 |
$20,553 |
$30,829 |
0 |
$0 |
| Totals for Government |
141 |
$308,554 |
$26,259 |
30 |
$13,953 |
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Osceola:
- UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 35 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
- SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 35 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 35 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
- SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 36 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
- ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 50 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
- NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
- JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 81 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
Public high school in Osceola:
- OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 339; Location: 2800 W SEMMES; Grades: 10 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Osceola:
- WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 408; Location: 138 FRANKLIN; Grades: 01 - 03)
- OSCEOLA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 289; Location: 711 W. LEE; Grades: 07 - 09)
- ACADEMIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (Students: 248; Location: 112 N. SCHOOL ST.; Grades: 04 - 08)
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 213; Location: 315 E. UNION; Grades: 04 - 06)
- NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 178; Location: 1230 W. SEMMES; Grades: PK - KG)
Private primary/middle school in Osceola:
- PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 150; Location: 207 N ELM; Grades: PK - 5)
User submitted facts and corrections:
- Presbyterian Christian School is no longer active. added by Ann
- Presbyterian Christian School closed two years ago. Another school opened in its place, but has since closed as well.
Notable locations in Osceola: Riverlawn Country Club (A), Osceola Branch Mississippi County Library (B), Osceola City Hall (C), Mississippi County Courthouse (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Osceola include: Kingdom Hall (A), Calvary Baptist Church (B), Eastside Baptist Church (C), First Baptist Church of Osceola (D), Pilgrim Rest Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Violet Cemetery (1), Ermen Lane Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Osceola include: Florida Park (1), Hale Avenue Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map
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Osceola compared to Arkansas state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage above 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.
- Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Osceola:
- KOSE (860 AM; 1 kW; WILSON, AR; Owner: NEWPORT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
- WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
- KLCN (910 AM; 5 kW; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
- WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
- KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
- WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Osceola:
- KQDD (107.3 FM; OSCEOLA, AR; Owner: PHOENIX BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
- WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
- KAMJ (93.9 FM; GOSNELL, AR; Owner: PHOENIX BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
- WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KHLS (96.3 FM; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: SUDBURY SERVICES, INC.)
- WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
- WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- KBCM (88.3 FM; BLYTHEVILLE, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- WKBQ (93.5 FM; COVINGTON, TN; Owner: COVINGTON BROADCASTING, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Osceola:
- WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
- WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
- WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
- KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)
- WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
- W67CV (Channel 67; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
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