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Osceola, Arkansas

Introduction to Osceola, Arkansas

Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi county, is 38 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 8,875.

Osceola History

Osceola was named after the Seminole chief. It was incorporated on January 12, 1853. Osceola saw guerilla fighting during the days of the American Civil War. It was in favor of Arkansas seceding from the Union. It also saw racial disharmony. The introduction of the railways and its closeness to river transportation contributed to its growth. The city gradually acquired an industrial base. It is one of the two county seats of Mississippi County, which was established on November 1, 1833, and named after the Mississippi River.

Osceola and nearby Attractions

  • Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Hampson Museum State Park
  • Mississippi County Historical Center
  • Parkin Archeological State Park

Things To Do In Osceola

Osceola offers many recreational facilities for visitors and residents. You can visit the Arts Council of Ritz Civic Center and the Fort Pillow State park. The city also has many houses of worship. One can tour Kingdom Hall, Cavalry Baptist Church, and Pilgrim Rest Church. Book lovers can visit the Osceola Branch Mississippi County Library. Osceola also hosts the annul Heritage Music Festival.

Osceola Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Millington Municipal Airport.

Osceola Higher Education

University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union Campus, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and Southwest Tennessee Community College are some of the institutes that provide higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyOsceola Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Osceola Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Osceola Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Osceola Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Osceola, AR

Comparing Osceola 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 Old1010
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime11

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