Mcgehee, AR

McGehee, Arkansas

McGehee, Arkansas, in Desha county, is 54 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 130 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 4,570 residents in the city.

The People and Families of McGehee

In McGehee, about 47% of adults are married. People in McGehee are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 43% of McGehee is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of McGehee.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McGehee had a median family income of $25,270.

Political Inclinations

McGehee folks tended to give their money ($450) to Ralph Nader in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

McGehee Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in McGehee that were owner-occupied was 63%.

Commuting

In McGehee, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of McGehee, AR

Comparing Mcgehee 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Mcgehee Almanac

Mcgehee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mcgehee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by McGehee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, McGehee, 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

Mcgehee Hospitals

MCGEHEE DESHA COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
900 SOUTH THIRD STREET
(870) 222-5600
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Mcgehee

Mcgehee High Schools (2004)

MCGEHEE HIGH SCHOOL
409 OAK STREET
870-222-3600
A Title I school.
Serves 536 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Mcgehee Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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