Sparkman, AR

Sparkman, Arkansas

Sparkman, Arkansas, in Dallas county, is 52 miles SW of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 180 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 586 residents.

The People and Families of Sparkman

In Sparkman, about 53% of adults are married.

Approximately 49% of Sparkman is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Sparkman is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sparkman had a median family income of $32,875.

Sparkman Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Sparkman was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Sparkman. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Sparkman, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Sparkman it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Sparkman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Sparkman, AR

Comparing Sparkman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Sparkman Almanac

Sparkman Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sparkman Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sparkman, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sparkman High Schools (2004)

SPARKMAN HIGH SCHOOL
325 WEST MAIN
870-678-2242
Serves 128 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Sparkman Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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