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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 people live in Paragould.
In Paragould, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Paragould had a median family income of $39,431. Not many of the people of Paragould are below middle class. The city does not have a large underclass.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,100) in Paragould than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Residents of Paragould enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Paragould, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Paragould, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Paragould strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Paragould to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Paragould colleges • Paragould travel • Paragould mortgages and property.
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