Mena, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Polk County County
Mena, AR
At a Glance
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)
Is Mena a Good Place to Live?
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 10.5% (192% 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 $202,026. 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 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,610/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.