Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas facts for kids
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Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas
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Location of Horseshoe Bend in Fulton County and Izard County and Sharp County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arkansas | |
| Counties | Izard, Fulton, Sharp | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.66 sq mi (37.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 13.36 sq mi (34.60 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) | |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,440 | |
| • Density | 182.62/sq mi (70.51/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
72512
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| Area code(s) | 870 | |
| FIPS code | 05-33370 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404731 | |
Horseshoe Bend is a city in Arkansas, a state in the United States. It is unique because it spans across three different counties: Fulton, Izard, and Sharp. In 2020, about 2,440 people lived there. The city gets its name from a large curve, shaped like a horseshoe, in the nearby Strawberry River.
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Where is Horseshoe Bend?
Horseshoe Bend is located in a beautiful part of Arkansas. It's about a three-hour drive to major cities like Little Rock, Memphis, and Springfield.
The city covers a total area of about 14.6 square miles (37.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.4 square miles (34.6 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.2 square miles (3.36 square kilometers), is water, which makes up about 8.5% of the city's total area.
Who Lives in Horseshoe Bend?
The number of people living in Horseshoe Bend has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 321 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,909 | 494.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,239 | 17.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,278 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,184 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,440 | 11.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 2,440 people lived in Horseshoe Bend. These people made up 1,028 households, and 616 of these were families. Most of the residents were White (non-Hispanic), making up about 89.39% of the population. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 3.07% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
City Services
Horseshoe Bend provides several important services to its residents.
Police Services
Since 2013, the Izard County Sheriff's office has been responsible for police duties in Horseshoe Bend. The city's own police department was no longer active after that year.
Fire Department
The Horseshoe Bend Volunteer Fire Department is made up of 12 volunteers. They protect about 45 square miles of homes, businesses, and natural areas. Their important jobs include putting out fires, helping people get out of crashed vehicles, dealing with dangerous materials, and performing rescues.
The department has several vehicles. These include a fire engine, a water tanker, a quick-attack vehicle for brush fires, and an emergency rescue vehicle. They have a good rating from the Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), which shows how well-prepared they are.
Animal Control
The city's Animal Control team takes care of lost dogs and cats. They have a special place where these animals are kept. The staff and volunteers hope to reunite pets with their owners. Lost pets are held for five days to give owners time to find them. If a pet is adopted, it must be spayed or neutered and vaccinated. Groups like "Friends of Horseshoe Bend Animals" can help with these costs.
City Library
The Horseshoe Bend Library first opened in 1974. Before that, a bookmobile service brought books to the area starting in 1970. The library was originally located in the Municipal Building. In 2006, it moved to a new building on Club Road.
The library serves the city and nearby areas. It offers many resources, including audio and visual equipment, computers with Internet access, a meeting room, and traditional books. The "Friends of the Library" group helps support the library. The library grounds are cared for by the Izard County Master Gardeners.
Getting Around
Main Roads
Two main highways help people travel in and out of Horseshoe Bend:
Arkansas Highway 289
Arkansas Highway 354
Horseshoe Bend Airport
The city also has its own airport, called Horseshoe Bend Airport. Its official identifier is 6M2. The city owns and operates this airport. The runway is 4,524 feet long and 60 feet wide, and it is paved. The airport is located at an elevation of 782 feet (238 meters).
