Wynne, AR

Wynne, Arkansas

Introduction to Wynne, Arkansas

Wynne, Arkansas is 42 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. Wynne is located in Cross county. The population of the Wynne city is about 8,615.

Wynne History

Wynne was named in honor of Captain Jesse Watkins Wynne. The Wynne settlement was initially located in 1882 with the derailment of a train; one boxcar was off the tracks and left without wheels. The boxcar was positioned upright and in honor of Captain Wynne, the Wynne Station was designated. In the year 1903, Wynne city was recognized as the county seat of Cross County. The city was unofficially named “The City with a Smile” by KWYN disc jockey Bud Raley in the year 1956.

Wynne and nearby Attractions

• Cross County Courthouse
• Wynne City Hall
• Parkin Archeological State Park
• Village Creek State Park
• Central Delta Depot Museum

Things To Do In Wynne

One can enjoy the Cross County Library. Tourists can also visit the Cross County Courthouse and Wynne City Hall, which are notable locations here. Farmfest and Pickin’ in the Park are festivals hosted by the city of Wynne, and tourists can also be a part of these festivals. One can also visit Village Creek State Park while staying in Wynne. The Parkin Archaeological State Park is also a notable place to visit.

Wynne Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Memphis International airport.

Wynne Higher Education

There are many institutes offering higher education that can be attended from the city of Memphis. These include Arkansas State University-main campus, Southwest Tennessee Community College-union campus, University of Memphis, and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Wynne, AR

Comparing Wynne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Wynne Almanac

Wynne Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wynne Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wynne Public Libraries

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Wynne Hospitals

CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
310 SOUTH FALLS BOULEVARD
(870) 238-3300
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Wynne

Wynne High Schools (2004)

WYNNE HIGH SCHOOL
1300 N FALLS BLVD
870-238-5001
Serves 842 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Wynne Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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