HomeMy WebLinkAbout183-08 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 183-08
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
WHEREAS, certain areas of Fayetteville, Arkansas, are subject to periodic flooding and other
natural and man -caused hazards with the potential to cause damages to people's properties within the
area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville desires to prepare and mitigate for such circumstances; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the United States Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) required that local jurisdictions have in place a FEMA- approved Hazard
Mitigation Action Plan as a condition of receipt of certain future Federal mitigation funding after
November 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, to assist cities and counties in meeting this requirement, the County of Washington,
with the assistance of Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, has initiated development of
a county wide, multi -jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the county and all jurisdictions in the
county, specifically the cities and school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby adopts those
portions of the Plan relating to and protecting its jurisdictional area against all hazards, 2008-2010; and
Section 2: Appoints the Washington County Emergency Management Director to assure that the
Hazard Mitigation Plan be reviewed at least annually and that any needed adjustment to the Hazard
Mitigation Plan be developed and presented to the governing board for consideration; and
Section 3: Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry ou},o,,,,,
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PASSED and APPROVED this the 7t' day of October, 2008
APPROVED:
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Ron Petrie
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
Mayor and City Council
Thru: Gary Dumas, Director of Operations
Ron Petrie, City Engineer
From: Sarah Wreck, Staff Engineer
Date: September 24, 2008
Subject: A resolution adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan for Washington County.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan for Washington
County.
BACKGROUND
Certain areas of Fayetteville are subject to periodic flooding and other natural and man -
caused hazards with the potential to cause damages to people's properties within the area.
Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the United States Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) required that local jurisdictions have in place a FEMA -
approved Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as a condition of receipt of certain future
Federal mitigation funding after November I, 2004.
To assist cities and counties in meeting this requirement, the County of Washington, with
the assistance of Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, has initiated
development of a county wide, multi -jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan for the county
and all jurisdictions in the county; specifically the cities and school districts.
DISCUSSION:
Through this resolution, the City would adopt those portions of the Hazard Mitigation
Plan relating to and protecting its jurisdictional area against all hazards, 2008-2010 and
appoint the Washington County Emergency Management Director to assure that the
Hazard Mitigation Plan be reviewed at least annually and that any needed adjustment to
the Hazard Mitigation Plan be developed and presented to the governing board for
consideration. The City would agree to take such other official action as may be
reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact for this item.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
WHEREAS, certain areas of Fayetteville, Arkansas, are subject to periodic flooding and other
natural and man -caused hazards with the potential to cause damages to people's properties within the
area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville desires to prepare and mitigate for such circumstances; and
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the United States Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) required that local jurisdictions have in place a FEMA- approved Hazard
Mitigation Action Plan as a condition of receipt of certain future Federal mitigation funding after
November 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, to assist cities and counties in meeting this requirement, the County of Washington,
with the assistance of Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, has initiated development of
a county wide, multi -jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for the county and all jurisdictions in the
county, specifically the cities and school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby adopts those
portions of the Plan relating to and protecting its jurisdictional area against all hazards, 2008-2010; and
Section 2: Appoints the Washington County Emergency Management Director to assure that the
Hazard Mitigation Plan be reviewed at least annually and that any needed adjustment to the Hazard
Mitigation Plan be developed and presented to the governing board for consideration; and
Section 3: Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out
the objectives of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 7th day of October, 2008
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-17
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM COURT
OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON,
STATE OF ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION
TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN FOR WASHINGTON
COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
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WHEREAS, certain areas of Washington County are subject
to periodic flooding and other natural and man -caused hazards with the potential to
cause damages to people's properties within the area' and
WHEREAS Washington County desires to prepare and
mitigate for such circumstances; and,
WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) required that local
jurisdictions have in place a FEMA -approved Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as a
condition of receipt of certain future Federal mitigation funding after November 1. 2004;
and,
WHEREAS, to assist cities and counties in meeting this
requirement, Washington County, with the assistance of Northwest Arkansas Economic
Development District has initiated development of a county -wide multi -jurisdiction
Hazard Mitigation Plan for the County and all jurisdictions in the County, specifically the
cities and school districts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE QUORUM
COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS:
ARTICLE 1. Washington County hereby adopts those
portions of the Hazard Mitigation Plan relating to and protecting the jurisdictional area
against all hazards, 2008-2013.
ARTICLE 2. Washington County appoints the Emergency
Management Director to assure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan will be reviewed at least
annually and that any needed adjustment to the Hazard Mitigation Plan be developed
and presented to the Quorum Court for consideration.
ARTICLE 3. Washington County hereby agrees to take
such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of
the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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UNTON, ounty Judge
KAREN COMBS PRITCHARD, County Clerk
Sponsor:
David Daniel
Date of Passage: September 11 2008
Votes For: 12 Votes Against: 0
Abstention: 0 Absent: 1
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(10.8.08) Clarice Pearman - Hazard Mitigation Plan
From: Clarice Pearman
To: Petrie, Ron
Date: 10.8.08 5:29 PM
Subject: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Ron:
Is there a plan to attach to the resolution passed by City Council Tuesday night? Have a good day.
Thanks.
Clarice
(10.9.08 Clarice Pearman - Re: Hazard Mitigation Plan Page 1
From: Ron Petrie
To: Pearman, Clarice
Date: 10.9.08 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Clarice, There is a plan but it is contained in a 3" binder. Do you want me to send it to you?
»> Clarice Pearman 10/8/2008 5:29 PM »>
Ron:
Is there a plan to attach to the resolution passed by City Council Tuesday night? Have a good day.
Thanks.
Clarice
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(10.14.08) Clarice Pearman
From:
To:
Date:
Subject:
Attachments:
Res. 183-08
Clarice Pearman
Petrie, Ron
10.14.08 3:50 PM
Res. 183-08
183-08 Hazard Mitigation Plan.pdf
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Ron:
Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by the City Council regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Please let me
know if there is anything else needed for this item. If you have any questions please call dont hesitate to call. Have a
good day.
Thanks.
Clarice
Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman, C.A.M.C., C.M.C.
City Clerk/Treasurer Division
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-8309
cpearman@cilayetteville.ar.us
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ashington County, Arkansas
Including:
Unincorporated Washington County
City of Elkins
City of Elm Springs
City of Farmington
City of Fayetteville
City of Goshen
City of Greenland
City of Johnson
City of Lincoln
City of Prairie Grove
City of Springdale
City of Tontitown
City of West Fork
City of Winslow
Elkins School District
Farmington School District
Fayetteville School District
Greenland School Distinct
Lincoln School Dtrict
Prairie Grove School District
Springdale School District
West Fork School District
Primary Po' + of Contact
John C. Lu r, Di
Washington County Offic. En - . ►4
2615 Brink 1 e,
ayetteville, ans,
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ReN ised October 3�7
Revised January 8, 2008
Revised April 3. 2008
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Hazard Mitigation Plan
Washington County, Arkansas
Including:
Unincorporated Washington County
City of Elkins
City of Elm Springs
City of Farmington
City of Fayetteville
City of Goshen
City of Greenland
City of Johnson
City of Lincoln
City of Prairie Grove
City of Springdale
City of Tontitown
City of West Fork
City of Winslow
Elkins School District
Farmington School District
Fayetteville School District
Greenland School District
Lincoln School District
Prairie Grove School District
Springdale School District
West Fork School District
Primary Point of Contact
John C. Luther, Director
Washington County Office of Emergency Management
2615 Brink Drive, Suite 104
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
479-444-1721
i luther®co.washington.ar.us
Revised October 3, 2007
Revised January 8, 2008
Revised April 3, 2008
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Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction
1.1. General Description 1
1.2. Purpose and Authority 2
1.3. Community Information 4
1.3.1. Physiography, Climate, and Geology 4
1.3.2. Population and Demographics 7
1.3.3. Economy 27
1.3.4. Future Development 28
1.3.5. Capability Assessment 28
Section 2. Plan Adoption
2.1. Multi -Jurisdictional Plan Adoption 46
2.2. Points of Contact for Multi -Jurisdictions 50
Section 3. Planning Process
3.1. Multi -Jurisdictional Planning Participation 52
3.2. Documentation of the Planning Process 56
3.2.1 Planning Meeting Documentation 65
3.2.2 Household Natural Preparedness Questionnaire 77
3.2.3 Proof of Publication 102
Section 4. Risk Assessment
4.1. Hazard Identification 105
4.2. Profiling Hazards 111
4.2.1. Tornado Hazard Profile 112
4.2.2. Severe Winter Storm Hazard Profile 126
4.2.3. Flooding Hazard Profile 135
4.2.4. Earthquake Hazard Profile 152
4.2.5. Wildfire Hazard Profile 156
4.2.6. Landslide Hazard Profile 163
4.2.7. Expansive Soil Hazard Profile 167
4.2.8. Straight -Line Wind Hazard Profile 173
4.2.9. Drought Hazard Profile 218
4.2.10 Thunderstorm Hazard Profile 223
4.2.11 Hailstorm Hazard Profile 224
4.2.12 Extreme Heat Hazard Profile 230
4.2.13 Dam Failure Hazard Profile 234
4.3. Vulnerability Assessment
4.3.1. Assessing Vulnerability: Overview 240
4.3.1.1. Washington County Exposure Summary 240
4.3.1.2. Hazard Vulnerability Summary 240
4.3.1.3. Hazard Impact on Vulnerable Structures 243
4.3.2. Multi -Jurisdictional Risk Assessment 246
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Section 5. Mitigation Strategy
5.1. Local Hazard Mitigation Goals 250
5.2. Identification and Analysis of Mitigation Actions 254
5.3. Implementation of Mitigation Actions 261
5.4. Multi -Jurisdictional Mitigation Actions 272
Section 6. Plan Maintenance Process
6.1. Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan 276
6.2. Incorporating into Existing Planning Mechanisms 278
6.3. Continued Public Involvement 279
Appendices
ATTACHMENT 1 — Plan Review and Prioritization
ATTACHMENT 2 — Cooperative Agreements — Benton, Madison and Washington Counties
(Assist in Emergency and Disaster Response Operations)
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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 General Description
This Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan (WCHMP) was created to protect the health,
safety and economic interests of Washington County residents by reducing the risk of natural
hazards. The plan provides a path toward continuous, proactive identification and reduction of
vulnerability to the most frequent hazards that result in repetitive and often severe social,
economic and physical damage. This plan provides a foundation for hazard mitigation activities
within incorporated and unincorporated areas of Washington County, including the cities of
Elkins, Elm Springs, Farmington, Fayetteville, Goshen, Greenland, Johnson, Lincoln, Prairie
Grove, Springdale, Tontitown, West Fork and Winslow (hereinafter referred to as the
municipalities of Washington County).
This WCHMP is also established to fulfill federal, state, and local hazard mitigation planning
requirements. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), Section 322 (a -d) requires
local governments to have an approved local mitigation plan in accordance with 44 CFR 201.6 as
a condition of receiving future federal disaster mitigation funds.
In the past, federal legislation has provided funding for disaster relief, recovery, and some hazard
mitigation planning. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000) is the latest legislation to
improve this planning process. DMA 2000 amended the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act by repealing the previous Mitigation Planning section (409) and
replacing it with a new Mitigation Planning section (322). This new section emphasizes the need
for State, Tribal, and local entities to closely coordinate mitigation planning and implementation
efforts. The new legislation reinforces the importance of mitigation planning and emphasizes
planning for disasters before they occur. As such, this Act establishes a pre -disaster hazard
mitigation program and new requirements for the national post -disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program (HMGP). It also requires that communities must have an approved hazard mitigation
plan in order to receive Stafford Act assistance, excluding assistance provided pursuant to
emergency provisions.
Development and implementation of the Plan has been, and will be directed by the WCHMP
Steering Committee, composed of the Executive Board of Washington County Emergency
Services (LEPC). The Steering Committee has appointed a Planning Committee, composed of
representatives of the municipalities and other stakeholders, to oversee formulation and
maintenance of the WCHMP, and to coordinate action items between the involved
municipalities. Washington County Emergency Services (WCES) is the agency tasked with
supporting the Planning Committee in developing and maintaining the WCHMP.
Implementing this Plan provides several benefits to Washington County and its residents and
communities, including:
• Saving lives and protecting property
• Reducing vulnerability to future hazardous events
• Facilitating post -disaster funding for mitigation assistance
• Speeding recovery after a disaster
• Improving long-term community health
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• Involving the public in decision-making, and
• Demonstrating community support for emergency management and hazard
mitigation.
The Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan is being developed to assess the ongoing natural
hazard mitigation activities in Washington County, to evaluate additional mitigation measures
that should be undertaken, and to outline a strategy for implementation of mitigation projects.
This plan is multi -jurisdictional with a planning area that includes all of unincorporated
Washington County and thirteen municipalities within the County including the City of Elkins,
City of Elm Springs, City of Farmington, City of Fayetteville, City of Goshen, City of
Greenland, City of Johnson, City of Lincoln, City of Prairie Grove, City of Springdale, City of
Tontitown, City of West Fork, and City of Winslow. This plan also includes the eight School
Districts located in Washington County including the Elkins School District, Farmington School
District, Fayetteville School District, Greenland School District, Lincoln School District, Prairie
Grove School District, Springdale School District, and West Fork School District. A map
showing the locations of each of these jurisdictions within Washington County is in the Maps
section of this report.
Formal adoption and implementation of a hazard mitigation plan presents many benefits to
Washington County and its residents. By identifying problems and possible solutions in advance
of a disaster, Washington County and participating communities and school districts will be in a
better position to obtain pre- and post -disaster funding. Specifically, the Disaster Mitigation Act
of 2000 establishes a pre -disaster hazard mitigation program and new requirements for the
national post -disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). It requires that states and
communities have a FEMA approved hazard mitigation plan in place prior to receiving post -
disaster HMGP funds. Adoption of this hazard mitigation strategy will also increase Washington
County's eligibility for assistance from FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program
Washington County and participating communities will also gain additional credit points under
FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS) program, which provides discounts on National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance premiums for residents of communities that
voluntarily participate in this program. Most importantly, Washington County will be able to
recover faster and more wisely from a disaster. Through planning and acting on local mitigation
strategies, the city will reduce vulnerability to disasters and identify opportunities for mitigation.
In addition, the communities may meet comprehensive planning and other planning requirements
and achieve community goals.
1.2. Purpose and Authority
The purpose of the Washington County Hazard Mitigation Plan is to provide guidance for hazard
mitigation activities in Washington County. The Washington County Office of Emergency
Management has the responsibility to coordinate all local activities relating to hazard evaluation
and mitigation and to prepare and submit to FEMA a Local Mitigation Plan following the criteria
established in 44 CFR 201.4 and Section 322 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law
106-390). The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 became law on October 30, 2000, and amends
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the "Stafford Act")
(Public Law 93-288, as amended). Regulations for this activity can be found in Title 44 of the
Code of Federal Regulations Part 206, Subpart M. •
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This plan meets requirements for a local mitigation plan under Interim Final Rule 44 CFR 201.4,
published in the Federal Register by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on
February 28, 2002. Meeting the requirements of the regulations cited above keeps Washington
County qualified to obtain all disaster assistance including hazard mitigation grants available
through the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, P.L. 93-288, as
amended.
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1.3. Community Information
• 1.3.1. Physiography, Climate, and Geology
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Located in northwest corner of Arkansas, Washington County covers a land area of 950
square miles and is bound by Adair County, Oklahoma on the west, Benton County,
Arkansas on the north, Crawford County, Arkansas making the southern border, and
Madison County, Arkansas is the easterly neighbor.
Washington County is located within two difference geologic regions, the Boston
Mountains and the Springfield -Salem Plateau, both of which are part of the Ozark Plateau
province.
The southern two-thirds of the county is located within the Boston Mountains. A large
part of this area consists of steep, stony mountainsides covered with hardwoods. The
more level areas are mostly pasture and meadow. The soils of this region are formed
under hardwoods and are underlain by acid sandstone, siltstone and shale or by alluvium
derived from these rocks. The drainage and slope of these soils depend heavily on the
location with the landscape: soils located on terraces and flood plains are deep,
moderately well -drained to well -drained with slopes raging from 0 to 2 percent; soils
found on mountaintops and mountainsides can bed deep or shallow, moderately well -
drained to excessively well -drained, with slopes ranging from 3 to 20 percent up to 12 to
65 percent.
The northern third of the county is located within the Springfield -Salem Plateau. This
area consists mainly of broad, nearly level to gently sloping areas dissected by steep V-
shaped draws (small, natural depression that water drains into). The soils of this region
are formed under hardwoods and are underlain by silty deposits or cherty limestone, or
by alluvium derived from these sources. The slope range for the soils of this area average
from 1 to 8 percent. These soils are loamy, silty and/or cherty and are deep to moderately
shallow. The drainage classes range from moderately well drained to well drained.
Karst features such a springs, sinkholes, and caves are common in the limestone
formations of the Springfield Plateau and abundant in the dolomite bedrock of the Salem
Plateau and Boston Mountains.
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2. Climate:
The climate of the area is influenced predominately by the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in
the spring and summer, with the autumn and winter seasons influenced by continental air
masses from the north. Summer months are quite warm and winters, on the whole, are
mild with cold temperatures generally prevailing for only short periods. For the area,
typical annual rainfall is 44 inches, with the wettest month typically being June and the
driest being August. The average daily maximum temperature is 68.2 degrees, and the
average daily minimum is 46.5 degrees, with a median temperature of 57.5 degrees.
Slightly cooler temperatures prevail in the mountainous reaches. The average duration of
the growing season is 200 to 240 days.
3. Major River/Watersheds:
Within confines of Washington County, there are no major waterways. However, it does
house the headwaters of both the Illinois River and the White River.
The natural drainage system within the county consists of many small streams in a
dendritic pattern in the upper reaches of the county and an irregular drainage divide in the
southern part of the county. A small area within the southern part of the county drains to
the Arkansas River. About a third of the eastern part of the county drains toward the
north into the White River. The western part of the county drains west into the Illinois
River and its tributaries. The headwaters of both the Illinois River and the White River
begin in Washington County.
Serious flooding in the mountainous areas is unusual because streams tend to be faster
flowing and flood waters drain quickly. Also, the mountainous area of the county are less
populated and flooding that does occur is not as likely to threaten property or lives. Most
of the county's flooding and drainage problems are found in the larger communities in
the less hilly regions of Washington County.
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1.3.2. Population and Demographics
Washington Count -
Washington County's current 2004 population is an estimated 174,077 persons. For 2000,
the U. S. Census of Population documented 157,715 persons. The county is part of the
economically healthy and expanding Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale metropolitan
area, which consists of the three -counties of Benton, Washington and recently added
Madison County in Arkansas. For 2000 the metro area's population was 325,364
residents.
Between 1990 and 2000, Washington County added 44,306 new residents, a dramatic
39.1% increase. Growth at this rate, translates to approximately 4,500 new residents
annually, is expected to continue throughout the 2000 to 2010 period.
Most of the increase in population is occurring in and near the cities in the north central
part of the county. Specifically, most residential and commercial growth occurring over
the past fifteen years and continuing now is in Fayetteville and Springdale and areas
adjacent to Interstate 540, the most dramatic percent changes are found in some of the
small communities such as Elm Springs, Johnson, and Tontitown, with Johnson reporting
the greatest percent change being nearly 300 percent. Suburban growth in the metro area
is a product of proximity to Fayetteville and south Springdale, which is the region's
center for trade and employment. Outlying communities and rural areas are experiencing
impressive new growth, mainly residential, but lack of adequate infrastructure to support
development (water, roads, wastewater) is an inhibiting factor. Following is a table
showing 1990 and 2000 population figures and percent of change from 1990-2000 for the
entire county and for each of the thirteen incorporated places in the county.
Washington
1990 and 2000
County, Arkansa •
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Washington County
1990
113,409
2000
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157,715
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44,306
Elkins
692
1,251
559
80.8
Elm Springs
893
1,044
151
16.9
Farmington
1,322
3,605
2,283
172.7
Fayetteville
42,099
58,047
15,948
37.9
Goshen
589
752
163
27.7
Greenland
757
907
150
19.8
Johnson
599
2,319
1,720
287.1
Lincoln
1,460
1,752
292
20.0
Prairie Grove
1,760
2,540
780
44.3
Springdale
29,941
45,798
15,857
52.9
Tontitown
460
942
482
104.8
West Fork
1,607
2,042
435
27.1
Winslow
342
399
57
16.7
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Washington County's forty percent increase in population is impressive however, can be
more dramatically defined as a population density of 183 persons per square mile. When
compared to the State of Arkansas which reports 53 persons per square mile, Adair
County, Okalahoma which has a population density of 38 persons per square mile and
Madison County, Arkansas which has a population density of 18 persons per square mile.
It is understandable why the comment made at one of the public meetings was "it is
much harder to land a tornado in Washington County and not cause injury or
property damage than in the past" is so true.
200000-
150000
100000
50000
Population Growth 1990-2004
Adair
County, OK
Benton
County, AR
Crawford
County, AR
Madison County, Washington
AR County, AR
111990 ❑ 2000 ❑ 2004
Counties
1990
Population
2004
2000 Population
Population Estimate
Percent Change
1990-2000
Adair Co., OK
18,421
21,038
21,675
14.2
Benton Co., AR
97,499
153,406
179,756
57.3
Crawford Co., AR
42,493
53,247
56,578
25.3
Madison Co., AR
11,618
14,243
14,685
22.6
Washington Co., AR
113,409
157,715
174.077
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Population Densir.
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2007
50-200J
150-7
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Persons Per Square Mile
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State of
Arkansas
Adair
County, OK
Benton
County, AR County, AR County, AR County, AR
Crawford
Madison Washington
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1990 Persons
Per Square Mile
2004 Persons
Per Square Mile
State of Arkansas
45
53
Adair Co., OK
31
38
Benton Co., AR
115
213
Crawford Co., AR
71
95
Madison Co., AR
13
18
Washington Co., AR
119
183
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Participating in the development of this plan and responsible for its implementation are
22 jurisdictions, Washington County, City of Elkins, City of Elm Springs, City of
Farmington, City of Fayetteville, City of Goshen, City of Greenland, City of Johnson,
City of Lincoln, City of Prairie Grove, City of Springdale, City of Tontitown, City of
West Fork, City of Winslow, Elkins School District, Farmington School District,
Fayetteville School District, Greenland School District, Lincoln School District, Prairie
Grove School District, Springdale School District, and West Fork School District.
Elected Quorum Court members govern Washington County. The cities are governed by
elected councilpersons, and the school districts by elected school board members. The
following table represents the population and student enrollment for Washington County
and the participating jurisdictions.
Washington County Total
157,715
City of Elkins
1,251
City of Elm Springs
1,044
City of Farmington
3,605
City of Fayetteville
58,047
City of Goshen
752
City of Greenland
907
City of Johnson
2,319
City of Lincoln
1,752
City of Prairie Grove
2,540
City of Springdale
45,798
City of Tontitown
942
City of West Fork
2,042
Cit of Winslow
Elkins School District
399
Student tint•olln1cnt
(2004-21105)
1,071
Farmington School District
1,959
Fayetteville School District
8,177
Greenland School District
834
Lincoln School District
1,218
Prairie Grove School District
1,518
Springdale School District
14,512
West Fork School District
1,160
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Following are "fact sheets" providing population, demographic, social, economic and housing
information from the 2000 census for the county and for each of the incorporated places.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
CENSUS 2000 DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE
General Characteristics
Total population
Male
Female
Median age (years)
Under 5 years
18 years and over
65 years and over
Number
115,071
56,140
58,931
35.5
8,473
85,134
14,907
Percent
100.0
48.8
51.2
(X)
7.4
74.0
13.0
One race 111,999 97.3
White 94,745 82.3
Black or African American 7,086 6.2
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,810 1.6
Asian 4,039 3.5
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 53 0.0
Some other race 4,266 3.7
Two or more races 3,072 2.7
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 7,710 6.7
U.S.
100%
49.1%
50.9%
35.3
6.8%
74.3%
12.4%
97.6%
75.1%
12.3%
0.9%
3.6%
0.1%
5.5%
2.4%
12.5%
Average household size 2.49 (X) 2.59
Average family size 3.04 (X) 3.14
Total housing units 49,311 100.0 100.0%
Occupied housing units 45,300 91.9 91.0%
Owner -occupied housing units 28,787 63.5 66.2%
Renter -occupied housing units 16,513 36.5 33.8%
Vacant housing units 4,011 8.1 9.0%
Social Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Population 25 years and over 74,601 100.0
High school graduate or higher 57,126 76.6 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 12,383 16.6 24.4%
Civilian veterans_(civilian population 18 years and over) 12,136 14.3 12.7%
Disability status (population 21 to 64 years) 14,542 22.4 19.2%
Foreign born 7,922 6.9 11.1%
Now married (population 15 years and over) 51,441 57.0 54.4%
Speak a language other than English at home (5 years and 9,979 9.4 17.9%
over)
Economic Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 55,925 63.2 63.9%
Mean travel time to work in minutes (population 16 years and 19.3 (X) 25.5
over)
Median household income (dollars) 33,889 (X) 41,994
Median family income (dollars) 41,303 (X) 50,046
Per capita income (dollars) 18,424 (X) 21,587
Families below poverty level 3,228 10.4 9.2%
Individuals below poverty level 15,410 13.6 12.4%
Housing Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Single-family owner -occupied homes 24,514 100.0
Median value (dollars) 73,300 (X) 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage 722 (X) 1,088
Not mortgaged 247 (X) 295
X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
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CITY OF ELKINS, ARKANSAS
CENSUS 2000 DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE
General Characteristics
Total population
Male
Female
Median age (years)
Under 5 years
18 years and over
65 years and over
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Number
1,251
621
630
34.1
100
919
152
Percent U.S.
100.0 100%
49.6 49.1%
50.4 50.9%
(X) 35.3
8.0 6.8%
73.5 74.3%
12.2 12.4%
1,238 99.0 97.6%
1,208 96.6 75.1%
2 0.2 12.3%
22 1.8 0.9%
3 0.2 3.6%
1 0.1 0.1%
2 0.2 5.5%
13 1.0 2.4%
15 1.2 12.5%
Household population 1,251 100.0 97.2%
Group quarters population 0 0.0 2.8%
Average household size
Average family size
2.58 (X) 2.59
2.98 (X) 3.14
Total housing units 518 100.0 100.0%
Occupied housing units 485 93.6 91.0%
Owner -occupied housing units 414 85.4 66.2%
Renter -occupied housing units 71 14.6 33.8%
Vacant housing units 33 6.4 9.0%
Social Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Population 25 years and over 831 100.0
High school graduate or higher 677 81.5 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 107 12.9 24.4%
Civilian veterans (civilian population 18 years and over) 125 13.4 12.7%
Disability status (population 21 to 64 years) 131 17.8 19.2%
Foreign born 16 1.3 11.1%
Male, Now married (population 15 years and over) 320 66.3 56.7%
Female, Now married (population 15 years and over) 335 67.1 52.1%
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over) 30 2.6 17.9%
Economic Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 678 70.7 63.9%
Mean travel time to work in minutes (population 16 years and over) 27.8 (X) 25.5
Median household income (dollars) 39,318 (X) 41,994
Median family income (dollars) 45,750 (X) 50,046
Per capita income (dollars) 17,161 (X) 21,587
Families below poverty level 21 5.9 9.2%
Individuals below poverty level 82 6.5 12.4%
Housing Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Single-family owner -occupied homes 380 100.0
Median value (dollars) 74,500 (X) 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage 732 (X) 1,088
Not mortgaged 225 (X) 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
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CITY OF ELM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
CENSUS 2000 DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE
Characteristics
Total population
Male
Female
Median age (years)
Under 5 years
18 years and over
65 years and over
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Number
1,044
530
514
39.0
65
808
140
Percent U.S.
100.0 100%
50.8 49.1%
49.2 50.9%
(X) 35.3
6.2 6.8%
77.4 74.3%
13.4 12.4%
1,033 98.9 97.6%
977 93.6 75.1%
4 0.4 12.3%
10 1.0 0.9%
16 1.5 3.6%
0 0.0 0.1%
26 2.5 5.5%
11 1.1 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 45 4.3 12.5%
Household population 1,037 99.3 97.2%
Group quarters population 7 0.7 2.8%
Average household size 2.69 (X) 2.59
Average family size 3.02 (X) 3.14
Total housing units 410 100.0 100.0%
Occupied housing units 385 93.9 91.0%
Owner -occupied housing units 288 74.8 66.2%
Renter -occupied housing units 97 25.2 33.8%
Vacant housing units 25 6.1 9.0%
Social Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Population 25 years and over 693 100.0
High school graduate or higher 548 79.1 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 83 12.0 24.4%
Civilian veterans (civilian population 18 years and over) 107 13.5 12.7%
Disability status (population 21 to 64 years) 100 15.9 19.2%
Foreign bom 29 2.8 11.1%
Male, Now married (population 15 years and over) 268 66.3 56.7%
Female, Now married (population 15 years and over) 276 65.6 52.1%
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over) 65 6.7 17.9%
Economic Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 558 68.8 63.9%
Mean travel time to work in minutes (population 16 years and over) 18.8 (X) 25.5
Median household income (dollars) 40,703 (X) 41,994
Median family income (dollars) 45,536 (X) 50,046
Per capita income (dollars) 17,551 (X) 21,587
Families below poverty level 25 8.6 9.2%
Individuals below poverty level 130 12.5 12.4%
Housing Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Single-family owner -occupied homes 197 100.0
Median value (dollars) 115,900 (X) 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage 842 (X) 1,088
Not mortgaged 222 (X) 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
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CITY OF FARMINGTON, ARKANSAS
('ENSI'S 2000 DF\1OGR %PIII('S PROFILE
General Characteristics
Total population
Male
Female
Median age (years)
Under 5 years
18 years and over
65 years and over
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Number
3,605
1,745
1,860
29.5
338
2,498
302
3,518
3,389
23
63
9
0
34
87
79
Household population 3,605
Group quarters population 0
Average household size 2.70
Average family size 3.09
Total housing units 1,390
Occupied housing units 1,337
Owner -occupied housing units 878
Renter -occupied housing units 459
Vacant housing units 53
Percent
100.0
48.4
51.6
(X)
9.4
69.3
8.4
U.S.
100%
49.1%
50.9%
35.3
6.8%
74.3%
12.4%
97.6 97.6%
94.0 75.1%
0.6 12.3%
1.7 0.9%
0.2 3.6%
0.0 0.1%
0.9 5.5%
2A 2A%
2.2 12.5%
100.0 97.2W
0.0 2.8%
(X) 2.59
(X) 3.14
100.0 100.0%
96.2 91.0%
65.7 66.2%
34.3 33.8%
3.8 9.0%
Social Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Population 25 years and over 2,173 100.0
High school graduate or higher 1,797 82.7 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 397 18.3 24.4%
Civilian veterans (civilian population 18 years and over) 355 13.9 12.7%
Disability status (population 21 to 64 years) 307 14.5 19.2%
Foreign born 65 1.8 11.1%
Male, Now married (population 15 years and over) 824 64.2 56.7%
Female, Now married (population 15 years and over) 860 61.2 52.1%
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over) 133 4.0 17.9%
Economic Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 1,969 74.4 63.9%
Mean travel time to work in minutes (population 16 years and over) 20.2 (X) 25.5
Median household income (dollars) 38,969 (X) 41,994
Median family income (dollars) 43,472 (X) 50,046
Per capita income (dollars) 15,387 (X) 21,587
Families below poverty level 53 5.2 9.2%
Individuals below poverty level 276 7.5 12.4%
Housing Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Single-family owner -occupied homes 849 100.0
Median value (dollars) 78,100 (X) 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage 754 (X) 1,088
Not mortgaged 214 (X) 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
('ESUS 2000 DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE
General Characteristics
Total population
Male
Female
Median age (years)
Under 5 years
18 years and over
65 years and over
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Number
58,047
29,458
28,589
26.9
3,792
46,468
5,038
Percent U.S.
100.0 100%
50.7 49.1%
49.3 50.9%
(X) 35.3
6.5 6.8%
80.1 74.3%
8.7 12.4%
56,643 97.6 97.6%
50,212 86.5 75.1%
2,969 5.1 12.3%
730 1.3 0.9%
1,484 2.6 3.6%
90 0.2 0.1%
1,158 2.0 5.5%
1,404 2.4 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2,821 4.9 12.5%
Household population 52,697 90.8 97.2%
Group quarters population 5,350 9.2 2.8%
Average household size 2.21 (X) 2.59
Average family size 2.91 (X) 3.14
Total housing units 25,467 100.0 100.0%
Occupied housing units 23,798 93.4 91.0%
Owner -occupied housing units 10,047 42.2 66.2%
Renter -occupied housing units 13,751 57.8 33.8%
Vacant housing units 1,669 6.6 9.0%
Social Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Population 25 years and over 31,508 100.0
High school graduate or higher 27,371 86.9 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 12,975 41.2 24.4%
Civilian veterans (civilian population 18 years and over) 4,526 9.8 12.7%
Disability status (population 21 to 64 years) 5,171 15.2 19.2%
Foreign bom 3,700 6.4 11.1%
Male, Now married (population 15 years and over) 11,502 47.2 56.7%
Female, Now married (population 15 years and over) 12,107 51.1 52.1%
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over) 4,889 9.1 17.9%
Economic Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 33,942 71.4 63.9%
Mean travel time to work in minutes (population 16 years and over) 16.4 (X) 25.5
Median household income (dollars) 31,345 (X) 41,994
Median family income (dollars) 45,074 (X) 50,046
Per capita income (dollars) 18,311 (X) 21,587
Families below poverty level 1,395 11.4 9.2%
Individuals below poverty level 10,465 19.9 12.4%
Housing Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Single-family owner -occupied homes 8,875 100.0
Median value (dollars) 100,300 (X) 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage 916 (X) 1,088
Not mortgaged 276 (X) 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
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CITY OF GOSHEN, ARKANSAS
CENSUS 2000 DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE
General Characteristics
Total population
Male
Female
Median age (years)
Under 5 years
18 years and over
65 years and over
One race
White
Black or African American
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Some other race
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Number
752
373
379
37.5
43
548
76
Percent U.S.
100.0 100%
49.6 49.1%
50.4 50.9%
(X) 35.3
5.7 6.8%
72.9 74.3%
10.1 12.4%
742 98.7 97.6%
724 96.3 75.1%
1 0.1 12.3%
6 0.8 0.9%
3 0.4 3.6%
0 0.0 0.1%
8 1.1 5.5%
10 1.3 2.4%
6 0.8 12.5%
Household population 752 100.0 97.2%
Group quarters population 0 0.0 2.8%
Average household size
Average family size
2.71 (X) 2.59
3.16 (X) 3.14
Total housing units 310 100.0 100.0%
Occupied housing units 277 89.4 91.0%
Owner -occupied housing units 225 81.2 66.2%
Renter -occupied housing units 52 18.8 33.8%
Vacant housing units 33 10.6 9.0%
Social Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Population 25 years and over 508 100.0
High school graduate or higher 431 84.8 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 124 24.4 24.4%
Civilian veterans (civilian population 18 years and over) 87 15.5 12.7%
Disability status (population 21 to 64 years) 50 11.1 19.2%
Foreign born 7 0.9 11.1%
Male, Now married (population 15 years and over) 204 66.0 56.7%
Female, Now married (population 15 years and over) 204 64.8 52.1%
Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and 16 2.1 17.9%
over)
Economic Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
In labor force (population 16 years and over) 448 73.6 63.9%
Mean travel time to work in minutes (population 16 years and over) 23.8 (X) 25.5
Median household income (dollars) 47,083 (X) 41,994
Median family income (dollars) 52,891 (X) 50,046
Per capita income (dollars) 18,513 (X) 21,587
Families below poverty level 12 5.6 9.2%
Individuals below poverty level 51 6.4 12.4%
Housing Characteristics Number Percent U.S.
Single-family owner -occupied homes 155 100.0
Median value (dollars) 111,600 (X) 119,600
Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) (X)
With a mortgage 890 (X) 1,088
Not mortgaged 254 (X) 295
(X) Not applicable.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3)
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