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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):

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Low Rate of Poverty
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Well-Paid Single Women
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People in Middle Class or Better
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College Educated Adults
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Comparative Profile of Maumelle, AR

Comparing Maumelle 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime66
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