Blytheville, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Blytheville is a community in Mississippi County, Arkansas, home to about 12,790 people spread across 20.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,897 a year, and a typical home is worth about $119,000. About 26.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 18 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Blytheville ranks number 32 of 614 in population, number 282 in median household income, number 246 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Blytheville typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gosnell, AR | 4.1 mi. | 2,778 |
| 2. | Burdette, AR | 8.5 mi. | 233 |
| 3. | Holland, MO | 8.7 mi. | 141 |
| 4. | Dell, AR | 9.0 mi. | 176 |
| 5. | Cooter, MO | 9.5 mi. | 285 |
| 6. | Steele, MO | 11.4 mi. | 1,493 |
| 7. | Luxora, AR | 12.3 mi. | 741 |
| 8. | Rives, MO | 12.6 mi. | 64 |
What is the population of Blytheville, Arkansas?
Blytheville has a population of about 12,790 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Blytheville, Arkansas in?
Blytheville is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Blytheville, Arkansas?
The median home value in Blytheville is about $119,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Blytheville, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Blytheville is about $28,897 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Blytheville, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded in Mississippi County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Blytheville, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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