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Paragould, AR

Founded 1883Greene CountyElev. 92 m
Population
29,940
Median home
$175,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Paragould

With about 29,940 residents, Paragould is one of Arkansas's notable places. Paragould was founded in 1883 and sits in Greene County. The median age is 36.2 and the median household income is $56,181. Homes carry a median value of $175,400, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (86.4%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,940
Median age
36.2
Median household income
$56,181
Per-capita income
$26,916
Poverty rate
16.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
Avg. commute
19.1 min
Work from home
3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White86.4%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black3.4%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.5%
Sales & office23.2%
Production, transportation & material moving20.9%
Service13.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$175,400
Median gross rent
$883/mo
Owner-occupied
56%
Median year built
1990
Households
11,601
Avg. household size
2.52

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Paragould has 13 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading32%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GREENE CO. TECH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
GREENE CO. TECH INTERM. SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–9
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGHMiddleGrades 7–8
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 2–4
GREENE CO. TECH PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–2
GREENE CTY TECH ELEM. SCHOOLElementaryGrades 2–6
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 2–4
PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–1
WOODROW WILSON ELEM. SCHOOLElementaryGrades 2–4
GREENE CTY TECH INTERMEDIATEOtherGrades 4–10
GREEN CO. TECH JR. HIGH SCHOOLGrades 8–9

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime228% above national
Paragould1,265
Arkansas630
United States386
↑ 20% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime86% above national
Paragould3,639
Arkansas2,278
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Paragould Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Paragould.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Greene County
Ice stormVery High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Paragould is in Greene County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Paragould was founded in 1883 and sits in Greene County. Elevation ~92 m.

Map of Paragould
Paragould, AR
Where Paragould is
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Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Paragould War MemorialGreene County CourthouseOld Bethel Methodist ChurchJackson--Herget HouseNational Bank of Commerce BuildingGulf Oil Company Service StationBeisel--Mitchell HouseTexaco Station No. 1
Notable people from Paragould
Jeanne CarmenIris DeMentJames W. WoodHuelet BennerRichard TravisSkyler BowlinMolly RawnSam O'SteenMarko StuntDon Williams
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Nearby cities
Jonesboro (19 mi)Blytheville (35 mi)Marion (61 mi)West Memphis (65 mi)Batesville (65 mi)Forrest (74 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Paragould, AR (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Paragould, Arkansas.

James Alvin Wilson, 58
Paragould · 72450
AKA Jimmy, Jimmy Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Paragould — frequently asked

What is the population of Paragould, Arkansas?
Paragould has a population of about 29,940, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Paragould?
The median home value in Paragould is $175,400, and the median gross rent is $883/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Paragould safe? What is the crime rate?
Paragould Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,265 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Paragould face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greene County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, drought, earthquake.
How many schools are in Paragould?
Paragould has 13 public schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Paragould?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Paragould. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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