Paragould, Arkansas

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  1. Overview - Life In Paragould
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Paragould
  3. Crime In Paragould
  4. Cost of Living In Paragould
  5. Gender In Paragould
  6. Household Income For Paragould
  7. Education In Paragould
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Paragould
About Paragould, Arkansas
Is Paragould, Arkansas a good place to live?
Paragould is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 28821 residents.. The poverty rate of Paragould is 17.7%, which is 26% higher than national average. The typical household in Paragould earns $48276 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Paragould, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Paragould remained 7.1%, which is 51% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Paragould, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Paragould is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Paragould is $137400 , which is 40% lower than national average. While median income in Paragould remained $48276, which is 28% lower than national average.
Population
28821
Unemployment
7.1%
51% NAT AVG.
Poverty
17.7%
26% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
4
Median Home
$137400
40% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$48276
28% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$736
37% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
86
14% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 14
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 13
People Earning < $50,000
51.1%
People with <= High School
1 in 2
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.8
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs50%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety30%

Amenities80%

Diversity60%

Education70%

Commute85%

Is Paragould, Arkansas safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Paragould, Arkansas is 148% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Paragould is 233% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Paragould is 132% higher than national average. You have 1 in 76 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 22 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
1707
Violent : 378
Property : 1329
Total Crime
148% NAT. AVG.
77% STATE AVG.
5828.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
233% NAT. AVG.
92% STATE AVG.
1290.6 (per 100k)
Property Crime
132% NAT. AVG.
74% STATE AVG.
4537.7 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Paragould
Violent crime
1 in 76
Property crime
1 in 22
Robbery
1 in 1921
Burglary
1 in 162
Assault
1 in 86
Car Theft
1 in 257
Paragould : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Arkansas 13 10 38 8 13
In USA 138 197 405 166 361
Paragould : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Arkansas 10 39 32 9 43
In USA 76 299 651 53 296

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Paragould
Arkansas
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 378 1290.6 671.93 387.8
Murder 1 3.4 10.59 6.5
Robbery 15 51.2 52.04 73.9
Assault 337 1150.6 535.85 279.7
Rape 25 85.4 73.45 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Paragould
 Arkansas
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1329 4537.7 2613.41 1,958.2
Burglary 178 607.8 523.14 314.2
Larceny 1039 3547.5 1828.5 1,398
Car Theft 112 382.4 261.77 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Paragould Arkansas National Avg.
Services 100 97 100
Groceries 90 92 100
Health 93 88 100
Housing 65 66 100
Transportation 90 87 100
Utilities 90 93 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Paragould Arkansas Country
Female 51.6% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 48.4% 49.1% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Paragould Arkansas Country
Less than $10,000 8% 7.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.2% 11.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 11.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 14.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.8% 18.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.3% 11.7% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.2% 4% 8.3%
Education


Education Paragould Arkansas Country
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 8% 7.0%
High School or GED 43% 34% 27.0%
Other College 23% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 15% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 6% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Paragould Arkansas Country
White 89.7% 71.6% 60.1%
African American 3.6% 15.1% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.7% 3.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.9% 7.6% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity