Black Oak township, Arkansas
Black Oak township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Black Oak township is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 138. The land area covers 20.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 138 | ±155 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs | ±33.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 33 | ±28 | 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 | 40 | ±31 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 33 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $34,013 | ±$3,480 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±9.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±18.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 72 | ±95 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 39.4% | ±39.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 17,586 (2024)
ID: 100338
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
211 W COMMERCIAL ST, OZARK AR 72949
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALMA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ALMA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALMA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | ALMA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | OZARK, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | VAN BUREN, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | MULBERRY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MOUNTAINBURG, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | MOUNTAINBURG, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MOUNTAINBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 1300 HIGHWAY 71 NE, MOUNTAINBURG, AR, 72946 |
(479) 369-1600
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MULBERRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 220 MAIN STREET, MULBERRY, AR, 72947 |
(479) 997-1226
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WINSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 351 SOUTH HIGHWAY 71, WINSLOW, AR, 72959 |
(479) 634-5406
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FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 407 WEST MARKET STREET, OZARK, AR, 72949 |
(479) 667-2724
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ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 624 FAYETTEVILLE AVENUE, ALMA, AR, 72921 |
(479) 632-4140
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ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 145 FIFTH STREET, ST. PAUL, AR, 72760 |
(479) 677-2907
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CEDARVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 737 PIRATE`S WAY, CEDARVILLE, AR, 72932 |
(479) 410-1853
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LAVACA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 100 S. DAVIS, LAVACA, AR, 72941 |
(479) 674-4355
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WEST FORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 198 W. MAIN ST., WEST FORK, AR, 72774 |
(479) 839-2626
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CRAWFORD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 1409 MAIN ST., VAN BUREN, AR, 72956 |
(479) 471-3226
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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 MOUNTAINBURG 2 NE, AR US, located 8.1 miles from Black Oak township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.3° | 25.8° | 37.5° | 3.32" | 1.8" |
| February | 54.4° | 29.2° | 41.8° | 3.05" | 0.7" |
| March | 62.9° | 36.7° | 49.8° | 4.53" | 0.5" |
| April | 71.6° | 45.6° | 58.6° | 5.26" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.9° | 54.8° | 66.9° | 6.29" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.9° | 63.8° | 75.3° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.6° | 67.4° | 79.5° | 4.12" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.4° | 65.5° | 78.4° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 84.2° | 58.4° | 71.3° | 5.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.6° | 47.0° | 60.3° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| November | 60.9° | 36.3° | 48.6° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| December | 51.6° | 28.8° | 40.2° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainburg city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Mulberry city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Chester town | Town | 9.9 mi | — |
| Dyer city | City | 11.6 mi | — |
| Ozark city | City | 12.6 mi | — |
| Winslow city | City | 13.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0504790713. • 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.