Blytheville, Arkansas

Population 15,614

Blytheville is located in Mississippi County, AR. The population is 15,614, making Blytheville the largest city in Mississippi County.

There are 6 public schools in Blytheville with an average Homefacts rating of D-. The total crime rate for Blytheville is very low , and there are 15 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Blytheville is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Blytheville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Blytheville include Chickasawba Township, Gosnell and Armorel.

Blytheville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Poor
  • No High School Diploma: 15.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

54.69% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 22
  • Violent Crimes: 809
  • Robbery: 119
  • Burglary: 728
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

29.06% Lower than national avg.
  • 15 offenders in Blytheville
  • 9.61 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

182 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 21
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 148

Unemployment

High 6.7%
  • Arkansas unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Blytheville, AR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Blytheville's schools as Poor, with an overall D- rating.

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Blytheville, AR issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Blytheville, AR issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $476
  • 1 Bedroom: $505
  • 2 Bedrooms: $649
  • 3 Bedrooms: $850
  • 4 Bedrooms: $880

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Environmental Hazards

182 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Blytheville, AR has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Blytheville, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Blytheville, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.18°
  • February 42.23°
  • March 52.82°
  • April 61.62°
  • May 70.75°
  • June 80.84°
  • July 81.8°
  • August 79.26°
  • September 72.5°
  • October 61.03°
  • November 50.82°
  • December 41.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Blytheville, AR

Earthquakes
Blytheville, AR has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Blytheville, AR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Blytheville, AR has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Blytheville, AR has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Blytheville, AR: $33,880

Unemployment

Unemployment in Blytheville is 6.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.85%
White Collar - 49.15%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Asa Hutchinson
  • Sen. John Boozman
  • Sen. Tom Cotton

City Representatives

  • Rick Crawford

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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