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Crossett, AR


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Crossett, Arkansas

Introduction to Crossett, Arkansas

Crossett, Arkansas, in Ashley county, is 43 miles N of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 177 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 6,097 people in the city.

Crossett History

The city was named after one of its founders, Edward Crossett, in the late 1890’s. It was founded by Crossett, Charles Warner Gates, and Dr. John Wenzel Watzek. They were from Davenport, Iowa. They came during the development of Southern Forest and acquired land for one of the largest saw milling operations at that time. Today, the city is known as ‘Forestry Capital of the South’ and is one of the leading manufacturing centers.

Crossett and nearby Attractions

  • Kone Crossland Zoo
  • Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources
  • Masur Museum of Art
  • Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum
  • Poverty Point State Historic Site
  • Old Company House

Things To Do In Crossett

The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens and South Arkansas Arts Center can be visited while staying in Crossett. The local public libraries and various Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches are also worth visiting. There are a couple of parks that offer opportunities for recreation such as Chemin A-Haut State Park and Crossett City Park.

Crossett Transportation

Those who wish to travel by air can do so from Monroe Regional Airport.

Crossett Higher Education

The residents of Crossett can obtain higher education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech University, Grambling State University, and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCrossett Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Crossett Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Crossett Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Crossett Affordability of Property Taxes
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Crossett Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Crossett Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Crossett People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Crossett College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Crossett, AR

Comparing Crossett 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
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men49
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income410
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults49
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime33

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