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Mena, AR

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Population
5,607
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,173 ft
Median Home Value
$132,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$639/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,428
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ArkansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArkansasNearest larger communityFort Smith, Arkansas53 miles away · 90,855 residents.

About Mena

Mena is a city and the county seat of Polk County, Arkansas, set in the scenic U.S. Interior Highlands. Founded in 1896 by railroad promoter Arthur Edward Stilwell during the construction of the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad, the city became a key mountain hub. The town's historical connection to aviation and regional history inspired settings in the film American Made. The community is served by two local public school districts.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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