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West Memphis, AR

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Population
23,336
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
212 ft
Median Home Value
$120,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$870/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,674
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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West Memphis in context.

OverallBest places in ArkansasPopulation ranking#23 highest population in ArkansasNearest larger communityMemphis, Tennessee13 miles away · 609,647 residents.

About West Memphis

West Memphis is Crittenden County's largest city and sits directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee. Its location is the whole story: river crossings, highways, rail, and central distribution routes have made it a logistics and assembly hub. The area also reaches deep into Mississippi River history, including Hernando De Soto's 1541 crossing into what is now Crittenden County. West Memphis feels like a working gateway city, shaped by freight, movement, and Memphis next door.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.0rating

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