Siloam Springs

Siloam Springs is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The town was founded in 1882 and was characterized by the purported healing powers of the spring water feeding Sager Creek. The community is located on the western edge of the growing Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area and has had a population increase of 47% to 15,039 between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. In 2012, the city was named one of the 20 best small towns in America by Smithsonian magazine. John Brown University (JBU) was founded as a private, interdenominational, Christian liberal arts college in the city in 1919. The city shares a border on the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line with the city of West Siloam springs, Oklahoma, which is within the Cherokee Nation territory. The area is located in the Mid-South region of the country where the southern plains meet the Ozark Mountains. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 89.1 °F (31.7 °C) and an average low of 68.6 °f (20.3 °C). Temperatures above 100 °F are rare but not uncommon, occurring on average twice a year. January is the coldest month with anAverage high of 44.3°F (6.8 °C), and anAverage low of 24.2°F (4.3 °C) Highs below 32 °F occur on average thirteen times a year, and 2.2 nights per year drop below 0 °F. The FayettevilleSpringdaleRogers Metropolitan Area consists of three Arkansas counties: Benton, Madison, and Washington, and McDonald County, Missouri.

History

Siloam Springs is the primary city name, but also Siloam Spgs are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Siloam Springs' first white settlers were of German and Scots-Irish origin. Simon Sager is considered the founder of the town, then known as Hico. The first inhabitants of the area were known as Osage Indians. The town was founded in 1858 by settlers from the town of Hico, California. It was named after the town's first inhabitant, Simon Sagers, who founded the town in 1859. It is now known as Siloam Spring, which was founded by settlers in 1868. The city's first inhabitants were theOsage Indians, who lived in the area from 1858 to 1883. The area's first residents were called Hico Indians, and the town was named Hico for Hico Springs, a town in Hico County, California, which is now part of the state of Colorado. The name Hico means "Hico" in Spanish and "spring" in English, and "springs" means "sprays" or "sprinkles" in U.S. slang. It also means "salt water" in the Spanish language, which has been used to refer to the town since the 1800s. It's also known as "siloam" and "sierra" in German, which means "spring". The town's name is derived from the Spanish word "silvia" which translates to "spraying" or'sprinkling' or'salt' or "water' in English.

Geography

The FayettevilleSpringdaleRogers Metropolitan Area consists of three Arkansas counties: Benton, Madison, and Washington, and McDonald County, Missouri. The area had a population of 347,045 at the 2000 census which had increased to 463,204 by the 2010 Census (an increase of 33.47 percent). Siloam Springs is at the extreme western edge of this area, connected to the principal cities by Highway 412. The city's highest temperature was 111 °F (43.9 °C), recorded on July 14, 1954. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 89.1°F (31.7°C) and an average low of 68.6°F (20.3 °C) Temperatures above 100 °F are rare but not uncommon, occurring on average twice a year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, the city has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The spring wet season is more pronounced than fall, with the highest rainfall in May. This differs slightly from the climate in central Arkansas, where the fall wet season has a bimodal pattern: wet seasons in the spring and fall, and relatively drier summers and winters, but some rain in all months. It is located in the Mid-South region of the country where the southern plains meet the Ozark Mountains.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 15,039 people in 5,138 households with 93.3% of the population in households. The racial and ethnic composition of the city was 76% non-Hispanic white, 0.8% black, 4.6% Native American, 1.6%) Asian, 5.0% from two or more races and 20.8%) Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median income for a household in the city is $34,513. The per capita income is $16,047. There are 52 churches that call Siloam Springs home by address. The town does contain a small atheist/non-religious community. Major employers include Simmons Foods, Gates Corporation, La-Z-Boy, DaySpring (a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards), Cobb-Vantress, and John Brown University. The city has a record for most number of churches per capita, and while the ratio is higher than average, it has never been verified through reliable documentation. It has a population of 17,287 people, 5,382 households, and 3,980 families as of the 2020 U.S. Census. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.11. There were 4,223 housing units at an average density of 400.1 per square mile (154.5/km²) The racial makeup of theCity was 85.22% White,0.49% Black or African American, 4.29% NativeAmerican, 0.83% Asian, 0,08% Pacific Islander, 5, 67% from other races, and. 3.42% from 2 or more Races.

Arts and culture

Arts and culture is one of the most important areas of culture in the U.S. Arts and culture includes music, dance, film, television, theater, music, music and dance. The arts and culture section is home to a wide range of cultural events and events.

Government

Siloam Springs has a City Administrator form of government. The government body consists of the Mayor, Board of Directors and District Judge. All positions are chosen by election. The other officials and commissioners are appointed with Board approval. The city has a population of 2,000. The mayor is the only elected official in the city. The City Administrator is the head of the city's government. It has a mayor, board of directors and district judge. The Mayor is the sole elected official. The Board of directors is the chief decision-making body. The District Judge is the highest ranking member of the City Administrator's staff, with a five-year term of office. It is the first city in the state to have a mayor and a district judge in the same office. The town has a city manager and a city administrator. It also has a council and city council. The council has the power to appoint the mayor and the city manager. The district judge is the top ranking member, with an eight-year terms of office, and the mayor has the right to appoint him or her for a maximum of five years. The board of commissioners has the authority to appoint commissioners for a term of up to five years, with the mayor's approval. The city administrator is the leader of the council, and he or she has the ability to appoint other officials for a period of time after the council has approved the appointment of a new mayor and council member. The position of city manager is the most powerful in the town.

Education

Public education is supported by the Siloam Springs School District. John Brown University is a part of the district. The district's high school and middle school are located in the town. The school district also has a virtual school. The SiloAm Springs Virtual Academy offers classes for students in grades K-12. It is also home to a private school for pre-K-12 students, and a high school for high school-age students. It also has an after-school program for high-school-aged students, as well as a day school for middle-schoolers. The town is home to the Blue Ridge Ski Club, which offers skiing and snowboarding lessons to students from all over the world. The community also hosts a number of sports teams, including the Colorado Springs Highlanders, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Diving Club. The city also hosts an annual golf tournament, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. In addition to John Brown, the district has a variety of other colleges and universities, such as the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and Colorado State College of Arts and Sciences. It has also been the site of the U.S. Air Force Academy and the National Museum of Natural History, among other things. It was founded in 1872 by the family of John Brown's founder, William Brown, and was named after his son, James Brown, who was born there in 1875. In 1881, the town's first school was built.

Infrastructure

Siloam Springs traffic is primarily served by US 412 for east-west travel. The city's primary water source is the Illinois River, although some water is purchased from Benton - Washington Regional Public Water Authority.Commercial air transportation is available from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, about 21 miles (34 km) to the east-northeast. The phosphorus load of the Illinois has been subject of controversy in the area, even reaching the United States Supreme Court in 1992. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified the Illinois as Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, listing it as an "impaired and threatened water" due to the high phosphorus loads. A 3-year study is being conducted to determine the background phosphorus level in the Illinois. The future effluent limits will likely be written following the conclusion of the study. An EPA Total maximum daily load (TMDL) study in the watershed is also ongoing. The water is treated with chlorine, and the by-products of this chlorination process are kept compliant with the Arkansas Department of Health standards. Fluoride is added to supplement the naturally occurring amount present prior to treatment. Although presently a traditional biological nutrient removal plant capable of meeting the interim phosphorus limit, pilot tests have proven a chemical nutrient removal (CNR) and membrane biological reactor combination to be effective well below the possible future permit limit. The wastewater treatment plant has increased capacity 25% to 5.5 million gallons per day (MGD) (14,474 liters per hour).

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas = 83. 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 76. 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 Siloam Springs = 4.7 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 17,287 individuals with a median age of 30 age the population grows by 30.77% in Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,471.61 residents per square mile of area (568.18/km²). There are average 2.67 people per household in the 4,977 households with an average household income of $42,155 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.30% of the available work force and has dropped -1.53% 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 31.64%. The number of physicians in Siloam Springs per 100,000 population = 118.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Siloam Springs = 44.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 9.8 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 98. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 218. 91 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 23.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 33, 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 Siloam Springs, Benton County, Arkansas which are owned by the occupant = 51.94%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 22 years with median home cost = $111,280 and home appreciation of -3.39%. 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 $7.85 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 $4,408 per student. There are 15.2 students for each teacher in the school, 329 students for each Librarian and 402 students for each Counselor. 2.73% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.96% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.46% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).