Mena, Arkansas

Population 5,735

Mena is located in Polk County, AR. The population is 5,735, making Mena the largest city in Polk County.

There are 6 public schools in Mena with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Mena is low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mena is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mena property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mena include Potter Township, Acorn Township and Center Township.

Mena Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.8%

Crime Rate

39.44% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 145
  • Violent Crimes: 54
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 527
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

54.31% Higher than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Mena
  • 29.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

63 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 57

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • 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 Mena, AR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Mena's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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17 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mena, AR issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mena, AR issued 5 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: $441
  • 1 Bedroom: $505
  • 2 Bedrooms: $664
  • 3 Bedrooms: $821
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,048

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Environmental Hazards

63 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Mena, AR has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Mena, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.39 Average
    Mena, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.25°
  • February 45.5°
  • March 54.27°
  • April 60.28°
  • May 69.04°
  • June 78.67°
  • July 79.9°
  • August 80.5°
  • September 72.86°
  • October 62.1°
  • November 52.82°
  • December 41.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mena, AR

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mena, AR: $29,471

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.40%
White Collar - 54.60%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Bruce Westerman

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

19 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

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