Paragould, AR β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Greene County Β· Arkansas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Paragould based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Paragould
National Avg
Arkansas Avg
Population: 65Income: 37Home Value: 18Safety: 100Education: 16Median Age: 60Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

29,940

2023 ACS

Median Income

$56,181

2023

Median Home Value

$175,400

2023

Median Rent

$883

2023

Median Age

36.2

Unemployment

8.6%

Cost of Living Index

89.7

100 = national avg

Paragould is a city in Greene County, Arkansas, with a population of 29,940 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Paragould is one of the communities in Arkansas.

The median household income in Paragould is $56,181, and the median home value is $175,400. The cost of living index is 89.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $883 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, and the median age is 36.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

29,940

Male

14,633

48.9%

Female

15,307

51.1%

Median Age

36.2

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

10.9%

High School or Higher

39.3%

Foreign Born

1.2%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.218

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

88.0%

Foreign Born

1.2%

White
88.0%
Black
3.4%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More
6.1%
Other
1.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.0%

1,512 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

95.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,067 (70.6%)
Puerto Rican
159 (10.5%)
Salvadoran
44 (2.9%)
Guatemalan
88 (5.8%)
Other Hispanic
153 (10.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
30 (19.6%)
Filipino
5 (3.3%)
Pakistani
83 (54.2%)
Other Asian
34 (22.2%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Marshallese
190 (89.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
24 (11.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
3 (7.7%)
Other Native American
36 (92.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

27,904

English Only

97.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

460 speakers

Limited English

0.7%

Language Distribution

Spanish
460 (1.6%)
Other Asian
181 (0.6%)
Chinese
58 (0.2%)
Other Languages
22 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
17 (0.1%)
Arabic
6 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.3%

Limited English Proficiency

0.7%

Spanish
33.7% limited English
Other Languages
50.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,786

6.0% of population

Disability Rate

30.2%

540 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$52,234

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
24.8%
Vietnam
36.5%
Korea
6.0%
World War II
0.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.9%
35-54
28.1%
55-64
23.4%
65-74
24.8%
75+
17.8%

Male Veterans

1,701

95.2%

Female Veterans

85

4.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$52,234

Non-Veteran Income

$28,789

Difference

$23,445

81.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

540

Without Disability

1,246

Disability Rate

30.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

16,652

#1 Ancestry

American

15.9% (4,774)

#2 Ancestry

English

13.5% (4,053)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.5% (3,149)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
15.9%
English
13.5%
Irish
10.5%
German
7.3%
Polish
1.4%
Scottish
1.3%
European
1.0%
Italian
1.0%
French
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
Norwegian
0.3%
Welsh
0.2%
British
0.2%
Russian
0.2%
Ukrainian
0.2%
Canadian
0.1%
Swedish
0.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.1%
Danish
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,601

Family Households

7,597

65.5%

Married Couples

5,125

44.2%

Non-Family Households

4,004

34.5%

Single Mother Households

1,541

13.3%

Single Father Households

931

8.0%

Living Alone

3,330

28.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,070

In Married Couple

3,839

63.2%

With Single Mother

1,439

23.7%

With Single Father

792

13.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$60,310

Married Couple Income

$79,921

Single Mother Income

$45,036

Single Father Income

$43,977

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

285

Grandparents Responsible

111

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$56,181

-23% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,916

-28% vs national

Poverty Rate

16.8%

+23% vs national

Gini Index

0.4200

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

8.6%

+66% vs national

SNAP Recipients

15.4%

of households

How Paragould Compares

Paragould vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Paragould is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Paragould. The median household income here is $56,181.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.7%
$25-50K
23.8%
$50-75K
20.4%
$75-100K
15.4%
$100-150K
12.6%
$150-200K
4.6%
$200K+
2.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

+41% vs AR avg

Labor Force

14,108

Employed

12,891

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

10.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.2

Work from Home

3.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

89.7

100 = national avg

-10.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,463

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$93,276

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
89.1
Food
92.9
Transportation
85.9
Healthcare
94.4
Utilities
93.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$772

per month

2 Bedroom

$905

per month

The median household income in Paragould, AR is $56,181, which is 23.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,916. The poverty rate of 16.8% is lower than the AR state average of 19.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4200, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, compared to the state average of 6.1%. The labor force is 14,108. 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 85.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 89.7, which is 10.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 89.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,463 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$194,700

Median List Price

$189,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$118

Days on Market

68

Active Inventory

108

Months of Supply

3.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$185,271

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$900

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

11.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

11.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
11.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
11.4%
Listings with Price Drops
28.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 0.4%List Price ↑ 5.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

34

New Listings

33

Pending Sales

44

Homes Sold ↓ 15.0%New Listings ↓ 23.3%Pending ↑ 2.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$118

Median List $/SF

$134

Sale $/SF ↓ 2.5%List $/SF ↑ 10.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Paragould vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Paragould is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$175,400

Median Rent

$883

Total Housing Units

12,485

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Owner Occupied

56.0%

Renter Occupied

44.0%

Median Property Tax

$868

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$916

Housing Types

Single Family
71.4%
Multi-Family
22.4%
Mobile Home
6.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$868

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.49%

of home value

Median Home Value

$175,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,022

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($868) by the median home value ($175,400). In Paragould, AR, this works out to an effective rate of 0.49%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Paragould, AR is $194,700 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 68 days on the market. 11.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $118. Zillow's observed rent index is $900/month. About 56.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 12,485 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $868. The effective tax rate is 0.49%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

9.15

per 1,000 residents

+252% vs national

Property Crime Rate

28.98

per 1,000 residents

+68% vs national

Total Crimes

1,175

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

25%

cases solved

YoY Change

-27.4%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Paragould Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Paragould vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Paragould is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 41.3%Property ↓ 46.4%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Paragould police solve 100% of murder cases but only 20% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.03100.0%
RapeViolent270.8844.4%
RobberyViolent80.2650.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2467.9827.6%
BurglaryProperty1083.5020.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty72323.4625.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty622.0121.0%

Paragould, AR reported 282 violent crimes and 893 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 residents is 252.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 723 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 17.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242828939.1528.98
20233841,10512.6136.29
20223481,15311.4938.06
20213651,10712.3537.45
20203811,33113.0145.45
20193071,37810.5047.12
20182691,5069.3352.24
20171641,4555.7450.90
20161611,3805.7048.84
20151801,5036.4854.08

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

80.2

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

75.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

67.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

30.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$12.1M

Individual Assistance

$861K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

14 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $11.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’FloodMay 2025$568K$290K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormMay 2025β€”$143K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2025β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormMay 2024β€”$27K
Hurricane Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$507K$159K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$255Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Associated… β†’Severe StormMay 2011$2.2M$196K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 2010$222Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2009$187Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2009$7.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Ike β†’Severe StormOct 2008$54Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 2008$319K$17K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormApr 2006β€”$28K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2003β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJan 2002β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

235

Total Claims Paid

$1,046,727

Avg Claim Payout

$4,454

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$550,864

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.53

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$12,000
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$538,864

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Paragould has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (14 declarations). 235 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,104,937 in public assistance recovery funding. $860,869 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.7%

6.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.5%

5.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.3%

1.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.2%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.5%

Loneliness

36.7%

Lack of Support

27.6%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

42.5%

Mobility

19.2%

Cognitive

21.5%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

6.9%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

11.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Paragould has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Arkansas Methodist Medical Cen...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.13.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
St Bernards Medical Center15.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Lawrence Memorial Hospital22.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Piggott Community Hospital29.9 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

33,653

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PARAGOULD MUNICIPAL UTILITIES31,1880
ST FRANCIS RIVER REG WATER DD2,4650

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

94.6K MT

Top Emitter

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

94.6K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Northeast Arkansas Solid Waste District
Waste94,592

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 94.6K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

85.1%

+8% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-80% vs national

Work From Home

3.0%

-67% vs national

Carpool

8.0%

Walk

2.2%

How Paragould's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

7

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

4

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202367010
202222000
202144000
202022100
201922000
201855110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Paragould, AR covers travel times and transportation modes. 85.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.0% work from home, which is below the AR state average of 5.8%. 8.0% of workers carpool. 2.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 7 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.9%

of households

No Internet

6.9%

of households

Total Households

11,601

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.9%
Cellular Data Plan
79.9%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.5%
No Internet Access
6.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.7%

of households

Smartphone

90.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.9%

of households

Tablet

55.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.7%
Smartphone
90.7%
Desktop / Laptop
68.9%
Tablet
55.1%
Smartphone Only
17.8%
No Computer
5.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.3Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.2Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Arkansas averages 12.3Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Paragould vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

33,653

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PARAGOULD MUNICIPAL UTILITIESCommunityGround water31,1880
ST FRANCIS RIVER REG WATER DDCommunityGround water2,4650

86.6% of households in Paragould have broadband internet access. 72.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.9% of households have no internet access. 17.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 33,653 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Paragould is located in Greene County, AR. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Paragould.

Election Overview

Source: Greene County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

2,935

18.6%

GOP Votes

12,617

79.8%

Total Votes

15,820

Margin

R+61.2%

Shift from 2020

R+1.5pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+61.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20242,93512,61715,82018.6%79.8%R+61.2
20203,05812,67016,10019.0%78.7%R+59.7
20163,05610,69814,42221.2%74.2%R+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Greene County recorded 15,820 total votes. Republicans won the county with 79.8% of the vote compared to 18.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Greene County has shifted 8.2 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

90

Total Assets

$135.1M

Total Income

$133.0M

Per 10K Residents

30.1

nonprofits

-62.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

10

Median Assets

$363K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
11
Human Services
11
Religion
7
Animal-Related
5
Mental Health
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Youth Development
4
Community Improvement
4
Philanthropy
4
Arts & Culture
3
Recreation & Sports
3
Crime & Legal
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Environment
1
Health Care
1
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Public Benefit
1
Mutual Benefit
1
95.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $129.3M of $135.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Paragould

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ARKANSAS METHODIST HOSPITAL CORPORATIONHealth Care$49.3M$86.6M1951
JUDD HILL FOUNDATIONEducation$32.5M$1.2M1994
CHILDRENS HOME INCHuman Services$15.6M$18.5M1962
ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INCHousing & Shelter$8.0M$2.6M2009
GREENE ACRES NURSING HOME ASSC INCβ€”$6.4M$10.1M1959
CROWLEYS RIDGE COLLEGEEducation$6.3M$5.3M1977
ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.0M$378K2003
CROWLEYS RIDGE ACADEMYβ€”$3.9M$2.9M1957
GREENE COUNTY LIBRARYEducation$2.1M$844K1992
LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS II INCHousing & Shelter$1.0M$67K2015
MISSION OUTREACH OF PARAGOULD ARKANSAS INCHuman Services$797K$571K1981
LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS INCHousing & Shelter$742K$86K2006
AGAPE HOUSECrime & Legal$463K$270K2006
GREENE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATIONEducation$427K$264K2012
COLLINS THEATRE FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$388K$321K1991
GREENE COUNTY INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COUNCIL INCEmployment$386K$92K2001
NORTHEAST ARKANSAS REGIONAL LIBRARYEducation$370K$176K1992
SHEPHERDS FOLD MINISTRY INCMental Health$355K$329K2014
GREENE COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND INCPhilanthropy$317K$102K1977
HENRY WRINKLES FOUNDATIONAnimal-Related$270K$91K2010
MAIN STREET PARAGOULD INCCommunity Improvement$248K$224K1999
BRAZIL IN FLAMES APOSTOLIC MISSION INCEducation$168K$499K2003
BEES SENIOR CITIZENS INCHuman Services$148K$507K1975
LORDS REFUGEHuman Services$132K$120K2017
TOGETHER WE FOSTER PARENTS ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$112K$235K2019
GREENE COUNTY WILDLIFE CLUB INC C/O BRANCH THOMPSON & PHILHOURSEnvironment$107K$8K1994
PARAGOULD ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUBHuman Services$85K$106K2024
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF GREENE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DIST NO1 IEducation$68K$87K2014
FOLLOWERS OF THE WAYMental Health$47K$131K2020
GREENE COUNTY FUTURE FUNDHuman Services$43K$70K2017
PROGRESSIVE ELDERCARE SERVICES GREENE INCHousing & Shelter$40K$2K2014
PARAGOULD CHAMBER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$31K$33K2025
ARROWS ACADEMY INCEducation$14K$181K2024
ISAIAH 61 TRANSITIONAL MINISTRIES INCMental Health$3K$86K2023

Paragould, AR has 90 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $135.1M. The most common category is Human Services, with 11 organizations. 10 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 30.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

81

Total Approved

$30.6M

Jobs Supported

499

Per 10K Residents

27.1

SBA loans

-68.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

31

Top Lender

Centennial Bank

14 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

73

Total Amount

$24.8M

Avg Loan

$339,146

Median Loan

$145,834

SBA Guaranteed

$18.8M(76%)

Jobs Supported

400

50410% of all loans

Loans

8

Total Amount

$5.9M

Avg Loan

$733,750

Median Loan

$707,500

7(a) β€” 90%504 β€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

11

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.3M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$660,555

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance16 loans
NAICS 62
$6.6M
Accommodation & Food Services13 loans
NAICS 72
$9.6M
Retail Trade9 loans
NAICS 44
$3.6M
Admin, Support & Waste Management8 loans
NAICS 56
$1.5M
Wholesale Trade6 loans
NAICS 42
$2.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Walcott Enterprises Inc2$2.5M
Garrett H. Webb Dds Pa1$2.4M
Best Western Rustic Inn2$2.2M
Das Family Inc.1$2.0M
Shree Siddhi Vinayak Llc1$1.3M
Peerless Trailers, Llc1$1.3M
Arkansas Enterprises Llc1$1.1M
Ar. Outpatient Health Svcs,llc1$1.1M
Asas Paragould Llc3$1.1M
Retrospect Counseling Pllc1$1.0M

Paragould, AR has received 81 SBA loans totaling $30.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 73 loans (90% of the total), supporting 400 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 8 loans totaling $5.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Paragould is Centennial Bank with 14 loans. That works out to 27.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

46,119

Avg Median Income

$60,012

Avg Home Value

$168,950

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
724175,655$63,633$168,800$98943.0
7245040,464$56,390$169,100$865285.3

Paragould, AR has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 46,119. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $60,012. The average median home value is $168,950. The average median monthly rent is $927.

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