West Memphis, AR

West Memphis, AR

At a Glance

How West Memphis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Memphis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is West Memphis a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

West Memphis residents earn a median household income of $41,860 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,608. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,096 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Memphis is $119,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,016. Median rent is $847/month, with 32.8% 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

West Memphis reports 1,984 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 422% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,012/100K. The murder rate is 32.7/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in West Memphis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Memphis has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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