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Trumann, Arkansas

Introduction to Trumann, Arkansas

Trumann, Arkansas, in Poinsett county, is 16 miles SE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 6,889.

Trumann History

Trumann was originally named Mosher. It was renamed Weona in 1902 after a lumber company in the area. The city was incorporated in 1917 as Trumann. It gained status of a second class city in 1924. Trumann became a first class city in 1958. The city is located in Poinsett County, which was established on February 28, 1838, and named after Joel R. Poinsett.

Trumann and nearby Attractions

  • Rose Hall Great House
  • Wayne Short Memorial Park
  • Lepanto USA Museum
  • Lake Poinsett State Park
  • Viva Drive Church of Christ
  • Parkin Archeological State Park

Things To Do In Trumann

You can visit Ozark Street Park, West Side Park, and North Side Park while staying in Trumann. The city is also home to many houses of worship such as the First United Methodist Church, Viva Drive Church of Christ, and First United Pentecostal Church. Shopping can be enjoyed at the North Mart Shopping Center. The Marked Tree Delta Area Museum and the Lepanto USA Museum are also worth visiting.

Trumann Transportation

Air transportation is available from Millington Municipal Airport.

Trumann Higher Education

Residents of Trumann can avail higher education from Arkansas State University-Main Campus, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union Campus, and the University of Memphis.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyTrumann Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyTrumann Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Trumann Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Trumann, AR

Comparing Trumann 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 Old87
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income15
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime44

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