Paragould, AR
Living in Paragould
Bikeability8
Walkability28
Commute86
Public Transit10
Affordability97
Public Safety54
Airports28
Hospitals13
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+3.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate44%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$8.2k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$129kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
LP gas2%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Paragould
United States45
Arkansas71
Greene County40
Property Crime in Paragould
United States48
Arkansas71
Greene County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paragould
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding53
Tornado30
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Paragould, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Paragould, AR
St Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
1 miles, E
Crowley's Ridge Academy
3 miles, W
Montessori School of Jonesboro
19 miles, SW
Concordia Christian Academy
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Paragould, AR
Crowley's Ridge College
4 miles, W
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
17 miles, SW
Williams Baptist University
25 miles, W
Lyon College
65 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Paragould, AR
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
1 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc
15 miles, SW
St Bernards Medical Center
18 miles, SW
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Paragould, AR
Memphis International Airport
76 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
96 miles, NE
Barkley Regional Airport
119 miles, NE