Paragould, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
Paragould, AR
At a Glance
How Paragould Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paragould's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Paragould a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paragould residents earn a median household income of $56,181 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,916. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 949 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paragould is $175,400 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,739. Median rent is $883/month, with 29.6% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Paragould reports 915 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,918/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Paragould hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paragould has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches.