Higgins township, Arkansas
Higgins township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Higgins township is a geographic entity located in Conway County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 143. The land area covers 8.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 143 | ±87 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±10.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 41 | ±24 | 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 | 41 | ±24 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 41 | ±24 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±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 | $27,440 | ±$25,336 |
| Per Capita Income | $15,780 | ±$6,820 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% | ±37.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 39 | ±59 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±31% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 42 | ±31 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 31.7% | ±25.7% |
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 CONWAY
GUS Population: 21,422 (2024)
ID: 160858
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
117 S MOOSE ST, MORRILTON AR 72110-3400
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BIGELOW, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | RUSSELLVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ATKINS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ATKINS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ATKINS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BIGELOW, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | RUSSELLVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | RUSSELLVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | MORRILTON, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | MORRILTON, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
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College | 10.1 mi away | 1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, AR, 72110 |
5019772000
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MAX MILAM LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 609 APLIN AVENUE, PERRYVILLE, AR, 72126 |
(501) 889-2554
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River Valley School of Massage
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College Vocational | 18.2 mi away | 2003 East Parkway Drive, Russellville, AR, 72802 |
4798907876
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CONWAY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 101 WEST CHURCH STREET, MORRILTON, AR, 72110 |
(501) 354-5204
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Arkansas Beauty College
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 109 N Commerce St, Russellville, AR, 72801 |
4799683075
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ATKINS BRANCH CENTENNIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 215 NORTH EAST FIRST STREET, ATKINS, AR, 72823 |
(479) 641-7904
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Arkansas Tech University
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College | 19.9 mi away | 305 West Q Street, Russellville, AR, 72801 |
4799680237
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 501 NORTH FRONT ST, DARDANELLE, AR, 72834 |
(479) 229-4418
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University of Central Arkansas
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College | 24.0 mi away | 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, 72035-0001 |
5014505000
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 116 EAST THIRD STREET, RUSSELLVILLE, AR, 72801 |
(479) 968-4368
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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 MORRILTON, AR US, located 7.7 miles from Higgins township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.0° | 29.1° | 39.5° | 3.64" | 0.5" |
| February | 55.2° | 31.8° | 43.5° | 3.81" | 0.8" |
| March | 63.8° | 39.5° | 51.7° | 5.06" | 0.7" |
| April | 72.9° | 48.1° | 60.5° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.2° | 58.2° | 69.2° | 5.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 88.3° | 67.3° | 77.8° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.5° | 70.9° | 81.7° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 92.6° | 68.8° | 80.7° | 3.69" | 0.0" |
| September | 85.9° | 61.0° | 73.5° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 75.1° | 49.0° | 62.1° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.6° | 38.7° | 50.7° | 4.85" | 0.1" |
| December | 52.5° | 31.4° | 42.0° | 4.73" | 0.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adona city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Perry town | Town | 6.1 mi | — |
| Oppelo city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Perryville city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Morrilton city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
| Aplin CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0502993511. • 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.