City safety & data profile

BlythevilleAR

Blytheville, AR is a 15K-resident city in Mississippi County with a median household income of $47,865.

Mississippi County, Arkansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Blytheville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Blytheville has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $119,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$47,865
Median income
$119,000
Median home
24.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Blytheville

Blytheville posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Blytheville area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Blytheville

Where Blytheville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$47,865 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Blytheville, AR beyond the headline numbers

Blytheville sits inside Mississippi County, Arkansas, at roughly 35.93°N, -89.92°W. Population 14,694, $47,865 median household income. Median home value $119,000, median rent $855. Poverty rate 24.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Blytheville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 49.4%, then high blood pressure at 49.3%. 1 hospital in/around Blytheville, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Blytheville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,694
Blytheville
Median Income
$47,865
-30% vs avg
Median Home Value
$119,000
-48% vs avg
Median Age
42.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Mississippi County) - Blytheville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
39K-15%
Median Income
$52,548+44%
Median Home Value
$122,500+63%
Poverty Rate
21.1%-15%
Unemployment
6.9%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for Blytheville, AR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$855/mo
Poverty Rate
24.2% +70% vs avg
Unemployment 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.7%
Work From Home 2.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 33.8%
African American 58.4%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
49.4%
High Blood Pressure
49.3%
Short Sleep Duration
48.5%
Physical Inactivity
38.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.3%
Current Smoking
18.9%
Diabetes
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.7%
Binge Drinking
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 46.1%
Annual Checkup 81.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
5.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
BLYTHEVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Blytheville, AR? ▼
Blytheville, AR has a population of 14,694 people, located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Blytheville? ▼
The median household income in Blytheville, AR is $47,865 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.2%.
What is the median home value in Blytheville? ▼
The median home value in Blytheville, AR is $119,000. Median rent is $855/month.
What are the top health concerns in Blytheville? ▼
The top health indicators in Blytheville include Obesity (49.4%), High Blood Pressure (49.3%), Short Sleep Duration (48.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Blytheville? ▼
Blytheville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Blytheville? ▼
The median age in Blytheville, AR is 42.3 years. 16.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Blytheville, AR is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. With a population of 15K and a $47,865 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Blytheville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Blytheville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Blytheville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Blytheville against Arkansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arkansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Mississippi County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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