Maumelle, AR

Maumelle, Arkansas

Introduction to Maumelle, Arkansas

Maumelle, Arkansas, in Pulaski county, is 10 miles NW of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 134 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is included in the Little Rock - North Little Rock metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,557 people lived in Maumelle.

Maumelle History

Maumelle was named after the Maumelle Mountain. The area was originally inhabited by the Osage Indians. Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto was the first white man who visited the area. It was founded in 1974 by Jess Odom, insurance executive and Arkansas businessman. In fact, the Urban Growth and New Community Development Act assisted him with establishing the community. It is a well planned and affluent community. On June 21, 1985, it was declared a first-class, incorporated city with an aldermanic/mayor form of government.

Maumelle and nearby Attractions

• Museum of Discovery
• Historic Arkansas Museum
• Toltec Mounds State Park

Things To Do In Maumelle

While in Maumelle, one can visit the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Plantation Agriculture Museum, Aerospace Education Center, one of the local public libraries or churches. There are many parks that offer recreational facilities including Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Hot Springs National Park, and Lake Catherine State Park.

Maumelle Transportation

The Adams Field Airport provides air transportation.

Maumelle Higher Education

Those living in Maumelle can avail higher education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas State University-Beebe Branch, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Harding University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Maumelle, AR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Maumelle Almanac

Maumelle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Maumelle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Maumelle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Maumelle Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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