Mena, Arkansas · ZIP 71953

Mena — ZIP 71953

Mena (71953) scores 55/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $203K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency42%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$203K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$203K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

237

Violent Crime

Property Crime

177

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	393	53%	49%
HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	03–05	438	50%	43%
ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–06	321	47%	37%
MENA HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	503	38%	41%
ACORN HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	281	22%	47%
LOUISE DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–02	357	Not reported	Not reported
POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY	01–12	12	Not reported	75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

13,412

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

47.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71953 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 71953 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 71953 is approximately $203K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 71953 in Mena has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.