Keiser, Arkansas facts for kids
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Keiser, Arkansas
Savage Crossing, Arkansas
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Keiser historical marker at City Hall
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Location in Mississippi County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Mississippi |
| Incorporated | November 11, 1933 |
| Founded by | Robert E. Lee Wilson |
| Named for | John Keiser |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 751 |
| • Density | 2,024.26/sq mi (780.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72351
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-36310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404819 |
Keiser is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. In 2020, about 751 people lived there.
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History of Keiser
Keiser was first called "Savage Crossing". It was one of many towns started by Robert E. Lee Wilson. He was a famous land developer in the late 1800s.
The city began as a place for logging. It was also a stop on the train line. This line connected the towns of Wilson and Jonesboro. Keiser was named after John Keiser, a friend of Robert E. Lee Wilson.
After all the trees were cut down, Keiser changed. It became a farming community instead of a logging town. Keiser officially became a city in 1933.
In 1957, the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station set up a research farm nearby. They later built a main office in Keiser in 1980. This office is called the Northeast Research and Extension Center.
Geography and Location
Keiser is located in the middle of Mississippi County. The city is mainly found along Arkansas Highway 181. It is about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Osceola. It is also the same distance northwest of Wilson.
Interstate 55 is a major highway that runs just southeast of Keiser. You can get to Keiser from Exit 44 on this highway.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Keiser's Climate
Keiser has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa".
| Climate data for Keiser, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1959–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
81 (27) |
87 (31) |
96 (36) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
92 (33) |
78 (26) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.7 (19.8) |
71.5 (21.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
86.1 (30.1) |
92.0 (33.3) |
97.1 (36.2) |
98.1 (36.7) |
98.2 (36.8) |
95.1 (35.1) |
89.0 (31.7) |
78.7 (25.9) |
69.5 (20.8) |
100.0 (37.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.3 (8.5) |
52.0 (11.1) |
61.0 (16.1) |
71.9 (22.2) |
81.1 (27.3) |
89.1 (31.7) |
91.1 (32.8) |
90.3 (32.4) |
84.9 (29.4) |
74.5 (23.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
50.7 (10.4) |
71.2 (21.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 39.0 (3.9) |
43.0 (6.1) |
51.4 (10.8) |
61.8 (16.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
79.7 (26.5) |
82.1 (27.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
73.8 (23.2) |
62.7 (17.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
42.4 (5.8) |
61.6 (16.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30.7 (−0.7) |
34.1 (1.2) |
41.7 (5.4) |
51.6 (10.9) |
61.8 (16.6) |
70.3 (21.3) |
73.1 (22.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
62.7 (17.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
41.0 (5.0) |
34.1 (1.2) |
51.9 (11.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 13.3 (−10.4) |
17.6 (−8.0) |
23.2 (−4.9) |
34.6 (1.4) |
46.2 (7.9) |
58.9 (14.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
59.6 (15.3) |
46.3 (7.9) |
33.9 (1.1) |
24.9 (−3.9) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
10.8 (−11.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
−3 (−19) |
8 (−13) |
24 (−4) |
36 (2) |
46 (8) |
54 (12) |
47 (8) |
36 (2) |
25 (−4) |
12 (−11) |
−10 (−23) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.10 (104) |
4.50 (114) |
5.02 (128) |
5.47 (139) |
5.52 (140) |
4.05 (103) |
3.94 (100) |
3.03 (77) |
3.34 (85) |
3.98 (101) |
4.33 (110) |
4.90 (124) |
52.18 (1,325) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.8 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 8.9 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 106.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
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Population of Keiser
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 452 | — | |
| 1950 | 522 | 15.5% | |
| 1960 | 516 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 688 | 33.3% | |
| 1980 | 962 | 39.8% | |
| 1990 | 805 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 808 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 759 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 751 | −1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 759 people living in Keiser. Most of the people (92.0%) were White. About 5.1% were Black, and smaller groups were Native American or Asian. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 808 people in Keiser. There were 303 households, and 230 of them were families. The average household had about 2.67 people.
Education in Keiser
Students in Keiser attend public schools provided by the Rivercrest School District. This district used to be called the Southern Mississippi County School District.
Younger students go to Rivercrest Elementary School, which is in Keiser. Older students attend Rivercrest High School. This high school is located near Wilson. The Keiser school district joined the Southern Mississippi district in 1968.
Famous People from Keiser
- Ed Bruce - He was a country music songwriter and singer. He wrote the famous song "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" in 1975.
- Narvel Felts - He was a country music singer-songwriter. He was active from 1957 to 1988. He is recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Keiser (Arkansas) para niños
