West Memphis, AR
Living in West Memphis
Bikeability8
Walkability19
Commute89
Public Transit11
Affordability100
Public Safety5
Airports46
Hospitals26
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation-1.6k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black58%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value-$1.5k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$549Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Memphis
United States45
Arkansas71
Memphis Metro Area91
Crittenden County96
Property Crime in West Memphis
United States48
Arkansas71
Memphis Metro Area83
Crittenden County86
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Memphis
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding56
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Memphis, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Memphis, AR
St Michael School
1 miles, E
West Memphis Christian
1 miles, NE
Creative Life Preparatory School
7 miles, E
Memphis Recovery Center
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Memphis, AR
Visible Music College
8 miles, E
Le Moyne-Owen College
10 miles, E
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
10 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Memphis, AR
Woodridge Behavioral Center
1 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc
2 miles, NE
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
9 miles, E
Unity Psychiatric Care-Memphis
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Memphis, AR
Memphis International Airport
15 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
148 miles, N
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
149 miles, SE