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West Memphis: Community Profile

West Memphis offers the benefits of a great location, major logistics infrastructure, and proximity to a

large metropolitan area… all from a small community with low crime, strong schools, and leaders

who are eager to work with business prospects. Click on the topics to the left for overview

information about West Memphis, or click the “Download Community Profile” button for an easy-to-

print PDF document.

In-depth information about Utilities, Taxes,

Infrastructure, and other areas of particular

interest to industry can be found in the “Access”

and “Costs” section of this site.

Location

West Memphis is located in Eastern Crittenden County, one of 75

counties in Arkansas. Its population ranks 14th in the State and

is the largest city in Crittenden County.

West Memphis is in the Memphis,

Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area

of more that 1 million people. Memphis

is the nation’s 17th largest city, and offers

residents of West Memphis easy access

to world-class health facilities, cultural

opportunities, and other amenities.

• Government: Mayor/Council

• Planning and Zoning: Yes

• Hospitals: 1

• Beds: 152

• Physicians and Surgeons: 80

• Clinics: 21

• Number of Police Officers: 88

• Police Equipment Units: 43

• Elevation: 212 feet above sea level

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Employers

West Wemphis employers draw on a skilled mix of local employees and workers from for the

1-million-plus Memphis MSA.

People

With a population of just over one million, the MSA offers

employers a large employee base.

Employers Employees

Schneider National Carriers 1,100

Hino Motors LTD (Marion) 650

Family Dollar Distribution 503

FedEx National LTL 475

Bosch Power Tools 300

Ciba Chemical 137

Population

• MSA Population: 1,269,108

• Household: 471,881

• Median Age: 34.7

Demographics

• Caucasian: 52.7%

• African American: 43.3%

• Asian/Pacific: 1.8%

• Other: 2.2%

• Male: 48.3%

• Female: 51.7%

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Education

Public Education: West Memphis Public School District. The system is fully accredited by

the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. West Memphis Public

Schools have an "A" rating as assigned by the Arkansas Department of Education.

ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY

Elementary Schools: 8

Junior High Schools: 3

High Schools: 1

Combined public enrollment: 6,000+

Private Education: West Memphis Christian

School. The K through 12 program is a fully

accredited state and regional college

preparatory program.

Parochial Education: St. Michael's Catholic

School. The Pre-K through 6 school is oper-

ated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little

Rock, and is subject to regulations of the

Superintendent of the Catholic Schools of

Arkansas.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Mid-South Community College

Location: West Memphis

Driving Distance: 0

East Arkansas Community College

Location: Forrest City

Driving Distance: 38

Arkansas State University - Jonesboro

Location: Jonesboro

Driving Distance: 63

University of Memphis

Location: Memphis, TN

Driving Distance: 10

Rhodes College

Location: Memphis, TN

Driving Distance: 10

Christian Brothers University

Location: Memphis, TN

Driving Distance: 10

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Quality of Life

• Mean daily maximum temperature: 72

• Mean daily minimum temperature: 52

• Normal humidity (mean daily noontime): 57

• Normal humidity (mean daily midday): 79

West Memphis Parks and Recreation Department: Residents of West

Memphis can take full advantage of the area’s pleasant climate at

one of the city’s numerous parks and recreation facilities.

Tilden Rodgers Sports Complex: Rodgers Complex has several

baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, 1-mile walking track, two

pavilions and an eight-acre fishing pond. The pond is stocked by the

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

• Public Parks: 11

• Tennis Courts: 18 tennis courts

• Baseball/Softball Fields: 13 (plus one practice field)

Just across the bridge from West

Memphis, less than 10 minutes

away, the city of Memphis,

Tennessee, offers all the amenities

of one of the nation’s largest

metro areas:

Art Museums

Botanical Gardens

Broadway Theater

Children’s Museums

Concert Tours

Fine Dining

History Museums

Luxury Hotels

Major Music Festival

Nation’s Largest Urban Park

(Shelby Farms)

NBA Basketball

Nightlife

Opera

Professional Baseball

Shopping Destinations

Symphony

Zoo