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Blytheville, AR

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Blytheville, AR

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Demographics

Majority BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 54
Population13,026
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density628people per mi²
Median Age39.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

55/100

45% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Blytheville, Arkansas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $22k$33k
Luxury $90k+$140k+
Elite (Top 5%) $115k+$178k+
Affordability Ratio

153%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean80%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
30
Positive
40
Poor
12
Negative
6

Groceries

10 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.1mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

351.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Blytheville, AR

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 20.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 431.9 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 28.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$50k+9.1%
34% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$179k
73% below US avg
College Educated
15.7%
55% below US avg
WFH
1.8%
87% below US avg
Homeownership
53.7%
18% below US avg
Median Home
$101k
64% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
F
High Risk

Significantly higher crime rates than 85% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
47.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−10.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−2.4%
Homicide
0.33 / 1k Residents424% above state avg
Robbery
1.07 / 1k Residents260% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
9.57 / 1k Residents140% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−19.0%
Burglary
9.65 / 1k Residents268% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
22.68 / 1k Residents97% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.48 / 1k Residents88% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Blytheville, Arkansas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone8A~13°F min
Growing Season236 days316 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.9"
Elevation262 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
B
Fair54 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak628/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Drought, Heat Wave, Tornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 641 mi · coast 376 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$51.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMemphis633k people are 54 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital157 miLittle Rock, AR
Nearest Prison18 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-20T11:00:16.000Z

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