Mena, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Mena is a community in Polk County, Arkansas, home to about 5,582 people spread across 6.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,208 a year, and a typical home is worth about $132,900. About 24.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Mena ranks number 65 of 614 in population, number 292 in median household income, number 203 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mena typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hatfield, AR | 10.6 mi. | 544 |
| 2. | Cove, AR | 14.5 mi. | 462 |
| 3. | Vandervoort, AR | 15.8 mi. | 202 |
| 4. | Wickes, AR | 20.2 mi. | 694 |
| 5. | Waldron, AR | 23.6 mi. | 3,344 |
| 6. | Grannis, AR | 24.1 mi. | 691 |
| 7. | Smithville, OK | 24.5 mi. | 93 |
| 8. | Oden, AR | 25.9 mi. | 347 |
What is the population of Mena, Arkansas?
Mena has a population of about 5,582 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mena, Arkansas in?
Mena is located in Polk County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Mena, Arkansas?
The median home value in Mena is about $132,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mena, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Mena is about $30,208 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mena, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded in Polk County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mena, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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