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Crime in Mena summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mena. Key points include:
There were 166 total crimes in Mena in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mena is 2,946.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mena is 372.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mena is 2,574.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mena is 39.06% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Mena Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mena / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 166 | 2,946.9 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 21 | 372.8 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 195.3 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 145 | 2,574.1 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 177.5 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 130 | 2,307.8 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 88.8 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mena summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mena. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mena is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mena is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mena is $192,538.
The median income in Mena is $47,428.
Mena's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mena Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mena | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 88 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mena, AR Weather
The average high in Mena is 71.3° and the average low is 49.4°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 57.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mena |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mena Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mena
The current population in Mena is 5,582. The population has decreased 3.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,582 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 5,605 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 5,605 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,626 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 5,524 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 5,558 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,597 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,612 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 5,674 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,692 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,701 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,732 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,735 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,742 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,768 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mena
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Mena is:
91.9% White with 5,129 White residents.
0.1% African American with 6 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 207 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 240 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 67.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 9.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mena
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Mena is 52.6% female with 2,935 female residents.
Mena is 47.4% male with 2,647 male residents.
| Gender | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mena for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Mena completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Mena completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Mena completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Mena completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Mena completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Mena completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mena completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mena completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mena completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mena, Arkansas
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5.9% of households in Mena earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Mena earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.9% of households in Mena earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.8% of households in Mena earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Mena earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Mena earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Mena earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.1% of households in Mena earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.3% of households in Mena earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Mena earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mena | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.8% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.3% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 6.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
