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Parma, Missouri, in New Madrid county, is 72 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 102 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 852.
In Parma, about 51% of adults are married.
Approximately 43% of Parma is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.
The government tells us that Parma features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Parma had a median family income of $23,333.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Parma residents, with $5. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Parma isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
In Parma, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Parma.
In Parma, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Parma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
Comparing Parma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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