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Blytheville, AR


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Blytheville, Arkansas

Introduction to Blytheville, Arkansas

Blytheville, Arkansas, in Mississippi county, is 44 miles E of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 54 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in the Mississippi County. This city has a population of about 18,272.

Blytheville History

The city of Blytheville was founded in the year 1879. Methodist clergyman Henry T. Blythe was responsible for the city's stablishment. The city grew fast because of the abundance of trees in the area. Blytheville was incorporated in the year 1889.

Blytheville and nearby Attractions

  • Town North Shopping Center
  • Mississippi County Fairgrounds
  • Blytheville Public Library
  • Walker Park
  • Blytheville First Assembly of God Church

Things To Do In Blytheville

While in the city of Blytheville, one can visit the many churches such as the Blytheville First Assembly of God Church, Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and Trinity Baptist Church. Tourists can shop at the Colony Square Shopping Center, Town North Shopping Center, and Blytheville Plaza Shopping Center. One can also visit the Mississippi County Fairgrounds, Blytheville Public Library, and the Cherrytree Plaza. Tourists can enjoy strolls in Walker Park and Little Park.

Blytheville Transportation

Millington Municipal Airport is the nearest airport to Blytheville city.

Blytheville Higher Education

The higher education institutes in Blytheville are Blytheville Academy of Cosmetology and the Mississippi County Community College. There are several other higher education institutes near the city including The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University of Memphis, and Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union campus.

High Points

Blytheville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBlytheville Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Blytheville Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Blytheville Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Blytheville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blytheville, AR

Comparing Blytheville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults38
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income15
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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