Blytheville, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Blytheville, Arkansas Summary

Life in Blytheville research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Blytheville over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Blytheville:

  • The population in Blytheville is 13,559.

  • The median home value in Blytheville is $89,200.

  • The median income in Blytheville is $43,191.

  • The cost of living in Blytheville is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Blytheville is $676.

  • The unemployment rate in Blytheville is 13.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Blytheville is 23.7%.

Blytheville SnackAbility

2
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9.5

Blytheville, AR Crime Report

646
Total Crimes
5,073.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
118.30%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Blytheville
/ 100k People
Arkansas
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 646 5,073.8 3,285.3 2,324.2
Violent Crime 123 966.1 671.9 369.8
Murder 3 23.6 10.6 6.3
Robbery 8 62.8 52.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 106 832.5 535.8 268.2
Property Crime 523 4,107.8 2,613.4 1,954.4
Burglary 48 377.0 523.1 269.8
Larceny 454 3,565.8 1,828.5 1,401.9
Car Theft 21 164.9 261.8 282.7

Blytheville, AR Cost Of Living

82
Blytheville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Blytheville Arkansas National Average
Overall 82 90 100
Services 101 98 100
Groceries 89 94 100
Health 92 85 100
Housing 50 76 100
Transportation 87 90 100
Utilities 89 95 100

Blytheville, AR Photos

Blytheville Greyhound Bus Station
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Rankings for Blytheville in Arkansas

Map Of Blytheville, AR

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Population over time in Blytheville

Year Population % Change
2021 13,735 -3.9%
2020 14,298 -2.0%
2019 14,588 -1.8%
2018 14,849 -1.6%
2017 15,090 -1.1%
2016 15,251 -1.4%
2015 15,465 -1.0%
2014 15,614 -0.7%
2013 15,718 -1.0%
2012 15,874 -

Race / Ethnicity in Blytheville

White
30.8% (4,181)
African American
62.7% (8,507)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.6% (84)
Hawaiian
0.1% (16)
Other
0.6% (85)
Two Or More
1.0% (136)
Hispanic
4.1% (550)
Race Blytheville AR USA
White 30.8% 70.6% 59.4%
African American 62.7% 15.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 4.1% 7.9% 18.4%

Gender in Blytheville

Female
56.5% (7,659)
Male
43.5% (5,900)
Gender Blytheville AR USA
Female 56.5% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 43.5% 49.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Blytheville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (542)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (1,220)
High School / GED
40.0% (5,423)
Some College
23.0% (3,118)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (949)
Bachelor's Degree
9.0% (1,220)
Master's Degree
6.0% (813)
Professional Degree
1.0% (135)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (135)
Education Blytheville AR USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 40.0% 34.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 9.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Blytheville, Arkansas

Less than $10,000
10.6% (144,233)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.2% (110,520)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.7% (185,552)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (123,954)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.8% (227,630)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (219,265)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.7% (117,617)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.8% (132,573)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (44,360)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (50,190)
Income Blytheville AR USA
Less than $10,000 10.6% 6.8% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.2% 5.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.7% 11.1% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 11.0% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.8% 13.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 18.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.7% 11.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.8% 12.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 4.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 4.5% 9.5%

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