West Memphis, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
West Memphis is a community in Crittenden County, Arkansas, home to about 23,929 people spread across 29.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,338 a year, and a typical home is worth about $120,100. About 20.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, West Memphis ranks number 20 of 614 in population, number 349 in median household income, number 240 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Memphis typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Marion, AR | 3.8 mi. | 13,623 |
| 2. | Sunset, AR | 5.2 mi. | 153 |
| 3. | Edmondson, AR | 6.7 mi. | 308 |
| 4. | Crawfordsville, AR | 8.8 mi. | 424 |
| 5. | Jericho, AR | 9.7 mi. | 119 |
| 6. | Clarkedale, AR | 10.2 mi. | 468 |
| 7. | Anthonyville, AR | 11.0 mi. | 62 |
| 8. | Jennette, AR | 12.4 mi. | 86 |
What is the population of West Memphis, Arkansas?
West Memphis has a population of about 23,929 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Memphis, Arkansas in?
West Memphis is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in West Memphis, Arkansas?
The median home value in West Memphis is about $120,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Memphis, Arkansas?
The median personal income in West Memphis is about $26,338 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Memphis, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded in Crittenden County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Memphis, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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