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Paragould, Arkansas

Introduction to Paragould, Arkansas

Paragould, Arkansas, in Greene county, is 18 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 67 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. About 22,017 people live in Paragould.

Paragould History

Paragould was incorporated on March 21, 1883. The name Paragould is a combination of the names of two railroad presidents, J.W. Paramore and Jay Gould. The railroad played an important role in the town's development. It was after World War II when industry began to grow in the city. One of the first companies to open in the city was the Ed White Shoe Factory in the year 1947. Electric Emerson Company of St. Louis was one of the first big plants to open in Paragould in 1955.

Paragould and nearby Attractions

  • Hemingway - Pfeiffer Museum
  • Green County Museum
  • Buffalo Island Museum
  • Connie’s Art Gallery

Things To Do In Paragould

The museums such as the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum, Buffalo Island Museum, and Green County Museum provide insight into the area's history. The city also has many parks including Crowley’s Ridge State Park, Lake Frierson State Park, Lake Charles State Park, and Wayne Short Memorial Park. The city also has many churches including West View Baptist Church, Walnut Street Church of Christ, and the Church of God, amongst many others. Every year the city celebrates the Loose Caboose Festival.

Paragould Transportation

One can avail flights from the Millington Municipal Airport.

Paragould Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Crowleys Ridge College. Other higher education institutes near Paragould are Arkansas State University-Main Campus, University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union Campus, and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Paragould Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Paragould Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Paragould Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Paragould Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Paragould Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Paragould, AR

Comparing Paragould 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
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men28
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty49
People in Middle Class or Better49
College Educated Adults38
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents83
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime98

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