Monette, AR

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Monette, AR

Comparing Monette 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Monette Almanac

Monette Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Monette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Monette High Schools (2004)

BUFFALO IS. CENTRAL HS
805 W. DREW HWY 18
870-486-5512
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 169 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Monette Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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