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Paragould, AR


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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 people live in Paragould.

The People and Families of Paragould

In Paragould, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Paragould enjoy its low crime rate.

Paragould Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Paragould, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Paragould, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

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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