The following profile data is provided by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission at www.arkansasedc.com. Much of the information contained herein is considered in more detail in other areas of this site. However, the following links will provide a general overview of various aspects of the city.
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The public school system is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
*A = Associate; B = Bachelor; J = Juris Doctorate; M = Masters; P = Ph.D.; S = Specialist; T = Technical Certificate
| Climate | |
|---|---|
| Mean daily maximum temperature | 76° |
| Mean daily minimum temperature | 53° |
| Normal humidity (mean daily noontime) | 57% |
| Normal humidity (mean daily midday) | 77% |
Recreational Facilities
There are three tennis courts in the Ashdown/Texarkana area along with numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Hunting, Fishing, Boating, and Camping
Social and Cultural Opportunities
Water
Municipal
Storage Capacity: 0
Pumping Capacity: 2,000,000
Peak Consumption: 1,100,000
Surplus Capacity: 700,000
Telephone
Walnut Hill Telephone Company
Sewer System
Municipal
Capacity: 240,000
Peak Sewer Treatment: 180,000
Surplus Capacity: 60,000
Electricity
AEP-Southwestern Electric Power Company
Transmission Voltages: 0
City Primary Voltages: 0
Service Voltages Available: 0
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy
Source: Integrated system
Heat Value: 1,000
Rail
| Days Transit Time To: | |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 4 |
| Dallas | 2 |
| Kansas City | 2 |
| Los Angeles | 5 |
| New York | 6 |
| St. Louis | 3 |
Motor Freight Carriers
There are approximately three motor freight carriers that service the Foreman area.
| Days Transit Time To: | |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 2 |
| Dallas | 1 |
| Kansas City | 2 |
| Los Angeles | 4 |
| New York | 4 |
| St. Louis | 2 |
Airport Facilities
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field, 40 miles
Navigable Waterways
Camden, 95 miles
Highways
Government: Mayor-Council
Planning and Zoning – No
Medical
Hospitals: 0
Beds: 0
Physicians and Surgeons: 0
Clinics: 0
Little River Memorial Hospital at Ashdown is 18 miles southeast.
Police Protection
Number of Officers: 3
Equipment: 3
Fire Protection
Number of Paid Fire Fighters: 0
Number of Volunteer Fire Fighters: 18
Equipment: 4
Fire Insurance Rating: 7
Foreman in Little River County is in the southwest region of the state.
| Population | ||
| City | 1,125 | |
| County | 13,628 | |
| Metro | 0 | |
| Source: U.S. Census, 2000 | ||
| Rate Based Mileage and Direction to Major Cities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 655 | Miles | E |
| Chicago | 777 | Miles | NE |
| Dallas | 182 | Miles | SW |
| Little Rock | 156 | Miles | NE |
| Memphis | 308 | Miles | NE |
| New Orleans | 426 | Miles | SE |
| New York | 1370 | Miles | NE |
| St. Louis | 490 | Miles | NE |
| Tulsa | 200 | Miles | NW |