At a Glance
Median Income
$50,875
$31,985 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
Zillow: $190,094
Median Rent
$720/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
4,049/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Mena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mena a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mena residents earn a median household income of $50,875 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,985. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 486 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mena is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,094. Median rent is $720/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Mena reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,049/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Mena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mena has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,605
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density808/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,875
Per Capita$31,985
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$860M
Avg Weekly Wage$824
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$720
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$190,094
Housing Units2,765
Rent Burden21.3%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property4,049/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary527/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,275/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,199 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Mena was founded in 1896.
The median home in Mena was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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