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Monette, AR


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Monette, Arkansas

Monette, Arkansas, in Craighead county, is 20 miles E of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 53 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is part of the Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,179 people people live in Monette.

The People and Families of Monette

In Monette, about 52% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Monette, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Monette nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monette had a median family income of $33,796. As it happens, more people than usual in Monette are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Monette.

Monette Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Monette, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Arkansas. Monette isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Monette, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Monette Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Monette Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Monette Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Monette, AR

Comparing Monette 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women710
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
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