Bear Creek No. 6 township, Arkansas
Bear Creek No. 6 township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bear Creek No. 6 township is a geographic entity located in Searcy County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 921. The land area covers 24.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 921 | ±264 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ±13.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 313 | ±93 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 455 | ±102 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 313 | ±93 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 142 | ±81 |
| Median Home Value | $95,300 | ±$31,136 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,016 | ±$171 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,737 | ±$7,114 |
| Per Capita Income | $17,471 | ±$3,425 |
| Poverty Rate | 29.2% | ±14.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 267 | ±152 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | ±8.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 254 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.5% | ±12.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
COUNTY OF SEARCY
GUS Population: 7,836 (2024)
ID: 189598
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: JUDGE
PO BOX 1370, MARSHALL AR 72650-1370
|
Education
Listing 5 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | LESLIE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | MARSHALL, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MARSHALL, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LESLIE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WESTERN GROVE, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 3 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JIM G. FERGUSON SEARCY COUNTY LIBRARY
|
Library | 1.3 mi away | 202 EAST MAIN STREET, MARSHALL, AR, 72650 |
(870) 448-2420
|
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MARION COUNTY LIBRARY
|
Library | 22.7 mi away | 308 OLD MAIN, YELLVILLE, AR, 72687 |
(870) 449-6015
|
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FAULKNER-VAN BUREN REGIONAL LIBRARY, CLINTON
|
Library | 23.8 mi away | 289 FACTORY ROAD, CLINTON, AR, 72031 |
(501) 745-2100
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MARSHALL, AR US, located 2.8 miles from Bear Creek No. 6 township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.2° | 25.9° | 36.6° | 3.20" | 0.9" |
| February | 51.8° | 29.3° | 40.6° | 3.33" | 1.1" |
| March | 60.5° | 36.7° | 48.6° | 4.83" | 1.1" |
| April | 69.9° | 45.4° | 57.6° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 55.1° | 66.0° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.8° | 63.4° | 74.1° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.2° | 67.6° | 78.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.0° | 66.0° | 77.5° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.0° | 57.9° | 69.9° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.6° | 47.0° | 59.3° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| November | 59.8° | 37.6° | 48.7° | 4.35" | 0.1" |
| December | 50.0° | 29.4° | 39.7° | 3.59" | 0.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Leslie city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Gilbert town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Dennard CDP | CDP | 11.2 mi | — |
| Big Flat town | Town | 13.1 mi | — |
| St. Joe town | Town | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0512990358. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.