Brinkley

Brinkley is the most populous city in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,700, down from 3,188 in 2010. Brinkley was founded as a railroad town in 1872. The city has historically been a transportation and agricultural center in the region. Birding has become important to the city and region following the purported discovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker in 2004, a species thought to be extinct 60 years earlier. On March 8, 1909, much of the town was destroyed by a violent F4 tornado, which resulted in 49 deaths. The Cotton Plant Railroad originated from the city in 1879. The Texas and St. Louis Railway was built through Brinkly in 1883. Duck hunting is a major source of income for the city during the months of November, December and January. With many rice fields flooded for the winter, and being located on the Mississippi Flyway, ducks are very prevalent throughout the area. The town is located 69 miles (111 km) east of Little Rock, the Arkansas capital, and 72 miles (116 km) west-southwest of Memphis, Tennessee. U.S. Routes 70 and 49 join in the city as Main Street, with US 70 turning east on Cypress Street in the center of town. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.14 square miles (15.9 km²), of which 5.69 sq miles (14.7 km²) are land and 0.46sq miles (1.19km²) is water.

History

Brinkley is situated between Little Rock and Memphis. It was laid out in the winter of 1869 on lands belonging to the railroad. The Cotton Plant Railroad originated from the town in 1879. The Texas and St. Louis Railway was built through Brinkley in 1883. On March 8, 1909, much of the town was destroyed by a violent F4 tornado. Entire families were lost to the tornado, and approximately 800 buildings in the community were destroyed. Duck hunting is a major source of income for the city during the months of November, December and January. Men and women from around the U.S. come to Brinkly for guided hunts throughout the season. The town is located on the Mississippi Flyway, and ducks are very prevalent throughout the region. It is located in the northern part of Monroe County, the halfway point between the two larger cities. The city was founded in 1852 by the Little Rock, Memphis and Arkansas Railroad Company, led by its president Robert Campbell Brinksley. The railroad was built between 1852 and 1869 to connect Little Rock with Memphis and the Mississippi River. The rail lines were completed in 1869 and 1872. A petition request was granted to incorporate the town on August 6, 1872, at which time the town had 50 qualified voters. The original charter was filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State on August 21,1872. The first mayor of the city was William "Bill" Brinks, who was born in North Carolina and lived in Memphis.

Geography

Brinkley is in northern Monroe County, 69 miles (111 km) east of Little Rock, the Arkansas capital, and 72 miles (116 km) west-southwest of Memphis, Tennessee. U.S. Routes 70 and 49 join in the city as Main Street, with US 70 turning east on Cypress Street in the center of town. The city limits extend north along US 49 to its interchange with Interstate 40, which connects Memphis and Little Rock. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.14 square miles (15.9 km²), of which 5.69 sq miles (14.7 km²) is land and 0.46 sq miles (1.19 km 2) is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brinkley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. It is located on the Arkansas River, which flows through the town of Biscoe, a small town on the eastern edge of Monroe County. The town has a population of about 2,000. It was founded in the 18th century by a German immigrant, who moved to the area in the 19th century to escape the winters of the Great Depression. It has a post-apartheid era population of around 1,000, with most of its residents now living in the town center.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, there were 2,700 people, 1,179 households, and 759 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 49.09% White, 49.05% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American,0.30% Asian, 0.,05% Pacific Islander, 0,30% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. The city's median income was $19,868, and the median income for a family was $27,820. About 23.8% of families and 30.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.6% of those under age 18 and 18.7% ofThose age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.23. The median age was 36 years, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 22.4%. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there are 73.5 males. There were 1,731 housing units at an average density of 315.9 per square mile (122.0/km²) The city has a population of 3,940 people, with 1,543 households and 972 families in the 2000 census. The population density was 719.0 inhabitants per squaremile (277.6/ km²).

Arts and culture

Brinkley is located 10 miles (16 km) east of the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. In February 2004 the ivory-billed woodpecker was purportedly rediscovered after having thought to be extinct for over 60 years. A billboard on eastbound Interstate 40 proclaims Brinkley as "The Home of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker" A local barbershop offers an "ivory-b billed" haircut. Since July 2005 at least two confirmed reports of bald eagle nests have been found in the Monroe County area. Further, the swamps of theCache River are believed to contain among the oldest cypress trees in the United States. The city has attempted to capitalize on its good fortune of being the largest city near the refuge and the rediscovery of the woodpeckers. It has opened a convention center in 1996 which can seat up to 600 people; in February 2006 the center hosted a conference commemorating the second anniversary of the Woodpecker's rediscovery. It also has a barber shop which offers a variation of the mohawk complete with red tinting. A local motel has changed its name to "The Ivory- Billed Inn" and a shop devoted exclusively to ivory- billed paraphernalia has opened in the city. The town has also been the subject of a children's book by two of the initial rediscoverers, which mentions Gene's Restaurant and Barbecue, a popular local restaurant, on its menu.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Brinkley School District, which leads to graduation from Brinkly High School. The district is located in the central part of the town. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. The school district has been in existence since the early 1900s. It is located on the banks of the Little River, which flows through the town to the north. The city's nickname is "Brinkley" and the town's name is derived from the name of the district's first post-bellum owner, William "Bill" Brinksley. The high school is known as "Brinksley High" and is located near the center of the city. It was founded in 1903 and is the oldest high school in the town, with a enrollment of about 1,000 students. The community has a history that dates back to the early 19th century, when the town was first founded. It has been the site of several battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the early 20th century. The current school district was formed in the 1950s and is based in the city's central part, near the town of Brinkleysburg. It also has a high school, which was established in the 1960s. The area's name comes from the Brinksleysburg area, which is known for being a popular destination for horseback riding, especially in the late 1800s and 1950s.

Infrastructure

Brinkley is located in Monroe County in the rich relics from the past and rolling farmlands of the Arkansas Delta. The halfway point between Little Rock and Memphis, it is a convenient oasis for travelers along Interstate 40 (I-40), one of the busiest interstates in the United States. The city is also located on U.S. Route 49 (US 49), providing transit north-south, and US 70, an additional east-west corridor. Brinkley has a population of 2,000, making it the second-largest city in Arkansas, after Little Rock. It is home to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which has an enrollment of 1,500. The University of Mississippi has an undergraduate program that offers a master's degree in business administration. It also has a graduate program in business and finance, which teaches students how to use the city's infrastructure to their advantage. The university's business school offers a certificate program that teaches students about the history and culture of the city. It has a business school that teaches people how to work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, finance, and health care. The school also offers a culinary arts program that provides students with the opportunity to learn how to cook, bake, and learn about other cultures. It was founded in 1883 and was named after the town's founder, William Monroe, who was a pioneer in the development of the town. The town's name is derived from the word "brinkley," which means "brilliant" in English.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Brinkley, Monroe County, Arkansas = 97. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 87. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 99. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Brinkley = 5.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 2,700 individuals with a median age of 38.7 age the population dropped by -18.54% in Brinkley, Monroe County, Arkansas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 474.85 residents per square mile of area (183.35/km²). There are average 2.42 people per household in the 1,279 households with an average household income of $24,218 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.40% of the available work force and has dropped -8.87% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 14.86%. The number of physicians in Brinkley per 100,000 population = 33.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Brinkley = 49.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 4.1 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 93. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 220. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 29.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 30, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Brinkley, Monroe County, Arkansas which are owned by the occupant = 44.38%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 39 years with median home cost = $49,500 and home appreciation of 0.25%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.04 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,412 per student. There are 10 students for each teacher in the school, 294 students for each Librarian and 294 students for each Counselor. 3.70% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 4.72% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.90% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).