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Population (year 2000): 27,666. Estimated population in July 2005: 28,181 (+1.9% change)
Males: 12,841 (46.4%), Females: 14,825 (53.6%) Crittenden County Zip codes: Median resident age: 31.3 years
Median household income: $27,399 (year 2000)
Median house value: $63,700 (year 2000) West Memphis, AR residents, houses, and apartments details Races in West Memphis: - Black (55.9%)
- White Non-Hispanic (41.8%)
- Hispanic (1.0%)
- Two or more races (0.6%)
- American Indian (0.5%)
- Other race (0.5%)
Ancestries: United States (9.9%), Irish (4.2%), English (3.5%), German (3.4%), Scotch-Irish (1.6%), Italian (1.4%).Memphis, Arkansas Elevation: 211 feet Land area: 26.5 square miles | | West For population 25 years and over in West Memphis - High school or higher: 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
- Unemployed: 8.1%
- Mean travel time to work: 20.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in West Memphis city - Never married: 30.5%
- Now married: 46.0%
- Separated: 4.6%
- Widowed: 7.4%
- Divorced: 11.6%
1.0% Foreign born Population change in the 1990s: -804 (-2.8%).
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www.HotelsByCity.com )Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: TN Memphis, (14.5 miles )
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: TX Dallas, (482.3 miles pop. 1,188,580). Nearest cities: AR (4.2 miles Marion, AR (5.2 miles Sunset, AR (9.5 miles Edmondson, Jericho, AR (10.0 miles) , AR (11.4 miles Crawfordsville, AR (13.5 miles Anthonyville, MS (13.8 miles Lynchburg, TN Memphis, (14.5 miles
Single-family new house construction building permits: - 1996: 29 buildings, average cost: $90,200
- 1997: 68 buildings, average cost: $87,500
- 1998: 47 buildings, average cost: $108,800
- 1999: 50 buildings, average cost: $112,000
- 2000: 112 buildings, average cost: $79,800
- 2001: 57 buildings, average cost: $118,200
- 2002: 33 buildings, average cost: $128,500
- 2003: 141 buildings, average cost: $43,800
- 2004: 41 buildings, average cost: $180,200
Latitude: 35.15 N, Longitude: 90.18 W Area code: 870 West Memphis, Arkansas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants... Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (19.7%), Manufacturing (15.2%), Retail trade (12.3%). Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,363 (+4.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,706 (54.3%) | Crime in West Memphis by Year | | Type | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | | Murders | 4 | 6 | 2 | | per 100,000 | 14.5 | 21.7 | 7.2 | | Rapes | 16 | 23 | 21 | | per 100,000 | 57.8 | 83.1 | 75.9 | | Robberies | 61 | 111 | 120 | | per 100,000 | 220.5 | 401.2 | 433.7 | | Assaults | 140 | 182 | 193 | | per 100,000 | 506.0 | 657.8 | 697.6 | | Burglaries | 391 | 369 | 417 | | per 100,000 | 1413.3 | 1333.8 | 1507.3 | | Thefts | 725 | 695 | 814 | | per 100,000 | 2620.5 | 2512.1 | 2942.2 | | Auto thefts | 160 | 199 | 191 | | per 100,000 | 578.3 | 719.3 | 690.4 | | | 455.0 | 558.3 | 585.7 | Average climate in West Memphis, Arkansas Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations West Memphis-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 123% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/21/1984, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the West Memphis city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. On 12/14/1987, a category 3 tornado 4.9 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 121 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages. Hospital/medical center in West Memphis: - CRITTENDEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (200 TYLER)
Other hospitals/medical centers near West Memphis: - REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AT MEMPHIS (about 9 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)
- UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BOWLD HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)
- ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSP (about 10 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)
Political contributions by individuals in West Memphis, AR Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to West Memphis: - MEMPHIS INTL (about 17 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; ID: MEM)
- MILLINGTON MUNI (about 26 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; ID: NQA)
- UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 70 miles; OXFORD, MS; ID: UOX)
Other public-use airports nearest to West Memphis: - WEST MEMPHIS MUNI (about 4 miles; WEST MEMPHIS, AR; ID: AWM)
- GENERAL DEWITT SPAIN (about 10 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; ID: M01)
- CHARLES W. BAKER (about 20 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; ID: 2M8)
Amtrak station near West Memphis: - 9 miles: MEMPHIS (545 S. MAIN ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
Local government website: Local government employment and payroll (March 2004) | | Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll | | Police Protection - Officers | 93 | $256,586 | $33,107 | 0 | $0 | | Judicial and Legal | 18 | $43,232 | $28,821 | 1 | $744 | | Other Government Administration | 28 | $74,348 | $31,863 | 0 | $0 | | Other and Unallocable | 33 | $93,460 | $33,985 | 4 | $2,856 | | Sewerage | 11 | $30,254 | $33,004 | 0 | $0 | | Health | 3 | $8,154 | $32,616 | 0 | $0 | | Local Libraries | 6 | $13,698 | $27,396 | 2 | $1,688 | | Electric Power | 20 | $69,812 | $41,887 | 0 | $0 | | Water Supply | 9 | $21,498 | $28,664 | 0 | $0 | | Housing and Community Development(Local) | 2 | $6,124 | $36,744 | 0 | $0 | | Parks and Recreation | 9 | $20,008 | $26,677 | 0 | $0 | | Firefighters | 60 | $217,004 | $43,400 | 0 | $0 | | Solid Waste Management | 32 | $66,208 | $24,828 | 0 | $0 | | Airports | 7 | $15,896 | $27,250 | 7 | $2,618 | | Streets and Highways | 23 | $48,774 | $25,447 | 0 | $0 | | Fire - Other | 2 | $4,608 | $27,648 | 0 | $0 | | Financial Administration | 9 | $32,420 | $43,226 | 0 | $0 | | Police - Other | 7 | $10,930 | $18,737 | 12 | $3,756 | | Totals for Government | 372 | $1,033,014 | $33,323 | 26 | $11,662 | Colleges/Universities in West Memphis: - SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF COSMETOLOGY (Full-time enrollment: 189; Location: 103 S AVALON; Private, for-profit)
- MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 127; Location: 2000 W. BROADWAY; Public; Website: www.mscc.cc.ar.us)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West Memphis: - UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 15 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
- SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 15 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 15 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
- SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 22 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
- NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
- ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 59 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; FT enrollment: 8,696)
- UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 70 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; FT enrollment: 11,068)
Public high schools in West Memphis: - WEST MEMPHIS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,067; Location: 501 WEST BROADWAY; Grades: 10 - 12)
- MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY COLL TECH CTR (Location: 2000 W. BROADWAY; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high schools in West Memphis: - WEST MEMPHIS CHRISTIAN (Students: 408; Location: P.O. BOX 2066; Grades: PK - 12)
- CRITTENDEN PENTECOSTAL ACADEMY (Students: 46; Location: PO BOX 2015; Grades: KG - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in West Memphis: - WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 752; Location: 801 S. 16 STREET; Grades: KG - 06)
- MADDUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 552; Location: 2100 EAST BARTON; Grades: KG - 06)
- WONDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 550; Location: 1405 MADISON; Grades: 07 - 09)
- FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 542; Location: 908 VANDERBILT; Grades: KG - 06)
- WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 512; Location: 331 WEST BARTON; Grades: 07 - 09)
- AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 504; Location: 1402 CRESTMERE; Grades: KG - 01)
- JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 435; Location: 2395 S L HENRY STREET; Grades: PK - 06)
- EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 404; Location: 1151 GOODWIN; Grades: 07 - 09)
- RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 404; Location: 1011 WEST BARTON; Grades: KG - 06)
- BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 394; Location: 309 WEST BARTON; Grades: KG - 06)
Private primary/middle schools in West Memphis: - ST MICHAELS SCHOOL (Students: 120; Location: PO BOX 899 405 N MISSOURI; Grades: PK - 6)
- LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 9; Location: 404 N 14TH ST; Grades: 4 - 10)
Library in West Memphis: - WEST MEMPHIS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $250,292; Location: 213 NORTH AVALON; 49,586 books; 785 audio materials; 40 video materials; 46 serial subscriptions)
Church in West Memphis: Reynold Grove Church (A). Streams, rivers, and creeks: Garant Bayou (A). | West Memphis compared to Arkansas state average: - Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage above state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in West Memphis: - WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
- KSUD (730 AM; 1 kW; WEST MEMPHIS, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
- WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
- KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
- WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WBBP (1480 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN)
- WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
- WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
- WLOK (1340 AM; 1 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: WLOK RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in West Memphis: - KJMS (101.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KXHT (107.1 FM; MARION, AR; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WHRK (97.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
- WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
- WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
- WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WHAL-FM (95.7 FM; OLIVE BRANCH, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KKLV (94.7 FM; TURRELL, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
- WKNO-FM (91.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
- WMBZ (94.1 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
- WUMR (91.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS)
- WQOX (88.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS)
- WMFS (92.9 FM; BARTLETT, TN; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
- WEVL (89.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS, INC.)
- K213CN (90.5 FM; WEST MEMPHIS, AR; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around West Memphis: - WBXP-CA (Channel 44; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
- W67CV (Channel 67; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
- W42BY (Channel 42; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC,)
- WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
- WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
- WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
- WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
- WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WJRJ-LP (Channel 59; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
- WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- W57CG (Channel 57; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
- KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)
- W61BP (Channel 61; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: JIMMY BOYD)
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