Lafferty township, Arkansas
Lafferty township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lafferty township is a geographic entity located in Izard County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 59. The land area covers 23.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | Suppressed | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 21 | ±32 | 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 | 49 | ±54 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 21 | ±32 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 28 | ±45 |
| 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 | Data unavailable | — |
| Poverty Rate | 100% | ±0% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 59 | ±84 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±13 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±13 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 0% | ±61.9% |
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 IZARD
GUS Population: 14,291 (2024)
ID: 160864
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
80 E MAIN ST, MELBOURNE AR 72556-5500
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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 | BATESVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BATESVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BATESVILLE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MELBOURNE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MELBOURNE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | MELBOURNE, AR | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Batesville, 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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Ozarka College
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College | 9.1 mi away | 218 College Dr, Melbourne, AR, 72556-0010 |
8703682300
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MELBOURNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 1007 E. MAIN STREET, MELBOURNE, AR, 72556 |
(870) 368-7467
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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
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College | 15.9 mi away | 2005 White Drive, Batesville, AR, 72503-3350 |
8706122000
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INDEPENDENCE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 367 EAST MAIN STREET, BATESVILLE, AR, 72501 |
(870) 793-8814
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Lyon College
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College | 16.2 mi away | 2300 Highland Road, Batesville, AR, 72501 |
8703077000
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BESSIE BOEHM MOORE STONE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 326 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR, 72560 |
(870) 269-3100
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WHITE RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 503 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 3, MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR, 72560 |
(870) 269-4682
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SHARP COUNTY LIBRARY-EVENING SHADE
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 227 WEST MAIN STREET, EVENING SHADE, AR, 72532 |
(870) 266-3873
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SHARP COUNTY LIBRARY-CAVE CITY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 133 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CAVE CITY, AR, 72521 |
(870) 283-6947
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CALICO ROCK BRANCH
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 301 2ND STREET, CALICO ROCK, AR, 72519 |
(870) 297-3785
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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 BATESVILLE LVSTK, AR US, located 7.3 miles from Lafferty township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.2° | 25.6° | 35.4° | 3.45" | 1.7" |
| February | 49.8° | 29.0° | 39.4° | 3.56" | 1.1" |
| March | 58.6° | 36.9° | 47.8° | 4.80" | 0.9" |
| April | 68.5° | 45.8° | 57.2° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.8° | 55.5° | 65.6° | 5.49" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 64.0° | 74.0° | 3.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 67.8° | 77.9° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.7° | 66.2° | 76.9° | 3.78" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.9° | 57.9° | 69.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.4° | 46.8° | 58.6° | 3.99" | 0.1" |
| November | 57.4° | 36.4° | 46.9° | 4.84" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.8° | 28.8° | 38.3° | 4.33" | 0.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guion town | Town | 5.2 mi | — |
| Mount Pleasant town | Town | 5.5 mi | — |
| Cushman city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Pleasant Grove CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Melbourne city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Bethesda CDP | CDP | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0506594346. • 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.