City profile
Paragould, AR
Greene County · Population 30,215
Paragould is a town in Greene County, AR with about 30,215 residents and a typical home value near $182,000. It is 135 miles from Little Rock, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$181,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,074
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 80/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Ice storm, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
76 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 19% Democratic / 80% Republican
Community
Population
30,215
Black population
3.5%
County
Greene County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 30,215 residents
- Typical home value about $182,000
- 135 miles from Little Rock, AR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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