Pencil Bluff township, Arkansas
Pencil Bluff township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pencil Bluff township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 379. The land area covers 17.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 379 | ±126 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 56.5 yrs | ±16.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 182 | ±62 | 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 | 215 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 182 | ±62 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $141,300 | ±$38,153 |
| 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 | $34,118 | ±$28,606 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,434 | ±$10,307 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.5% | ±18.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 123 | ±82 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.3% | ±15.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 122 | ±67 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±13.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
GUS Population: 8,510 (2024)
ID: 160874
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
105 HIGHWAY 270 E, STE 7, MOUNT IDA AR 71957-9474
|
Education
Listing 3 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | MOUNT IDA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MOUNT IDA, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | MENA, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 1 civic institution across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIBRARY
|
Library | 10.2 mi away | 145A WHITTINGTON ST., MT. IDA, AR, 71957 |
(870) 867-3812
|
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 MT IDA 3 SE, AR US, located 12.7 miles from Pencil Bluff township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.2° | 28.3° | 39.2° | 3.96" | 1.1" |
| February | 54.7° | 30.5° | 42.6° | 4.22" | 1.8" |
| March | 62.5° | 38.1° | 50.3° | 5.07" | 0.7" |
| April | 70.9° | 46.2° | 58.5° | 6.07" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.3° | 56.3° | 66.8° | 6.55" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 64.6° | 74.8° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.7° | 68.5° | 79.1° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.7° | 66.5° | 78.1° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.9° | 58.8° | 70.8° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.9° | 46.1° | 59.5° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.7° | 37.2° | 49.5° | 5.37" | 0.0" |
| December | 52.5° | 29.7° | 41.1° | 5.54" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil Bluff CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
| Oden town | Town | 3.9 mi | — |
| Mount Ida city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Black Springs town | Town | 14.9 mi | — |
| Norman town | Town | 15.1 mi | — |
| Boles CDP | CDP | 19.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0509795951. • 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.