Paragould

Greene County, Arkansas

Population 46K |Median income $57,839 |1 hospital

Population

46,432

Greene County

Median Income

$57,839

-15% vs avg

Median Home Value

$169,300

-26% vs avg

Median Age

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

46K+9%

Median Income

$57,839+51%

Median Home Value

$169,300+71%

Poverty Rate

17.4%+2%

Unemployment

5.9%-36%

Economics

Median Rent

$904/mo

Poverty Rate

17.4% +23% vs avg

Unemployment 5.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%

Work From Home 4.3%

Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 89.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

African American 2.3%

Asian 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

42.5%

Obesity

42.3%

Short Sleep Duration

40.6%

Physical Inactivity

35%

Frequent Mental Distress

20%

Current Smoking

18.5%

Frequent Physical Distress

17%

Binge Drinking

14.8%

Diabetes

12.5%

Lack of Health Insurance

11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.9%

Annual Checkup 78%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.5%

Coronary Heart Disease

Stroke

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

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★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER

PARAGOULD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Paragould Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Paragould, AR? ▼

Paragould, AR has a population of 46,432 people, located in Greene County, Arkansas.

What is the median household income in Paragould? ▼

The median household income in Paragould, AR is $57,839 per year. The poverty rate is 17.4%.

What is the median home value in Paragould? ▼

The median home value in Paragould, AR is $169,300. Median rent is $904/month.

What are the top health concerns in Paragould? ▼

The top health indicators in Paragould include High Blood Pressure (42.5%), Obesity (42.3%), Short Sleep Duration (40.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Paragould? ▼

Paragould has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Paragould? ▼

The median age in Paragould, AR is 38 years. 16.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Paragould, AR is located in Greene County, Arkansas. With a population of 46K and a median household income of $57,839, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Paragould area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Greene County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.