Melbourne, AR

Melbourne, Arkansas

Melbourne, Arkansas, in Izard county, is 69 miles W of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 122 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 1,673 people in the city.

The People and Families of Melbourne

In Melbourne, about 51% of adults are married. In Melbourne, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Melbourne has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melbourne had a median family income of $31,900.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,000) in Melbourne. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Melbourne Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Melbourne is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Melbourne. The city is known in Arkansas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Melbourne, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Melbourne, AR

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

Families

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

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
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

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

Melbourne Almanac

Melbourne Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Melbourne Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Melbourne 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, Melbourne, 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.

Melbourne High Schools (2004)

MELBOURNE HIGH SCHOOL
303 SCHOOL DRIVE
870-368-4500
A Title I school.
Serves 232 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Melbourne Colleges

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Ozarka College

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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