Paragould, Arkansas · ZIP 72450

Paragould — ZIP 72450

Paragould (72450) scores 52/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $197K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency37%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$197K

Median rent$1,081/mo

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

$197K

Median Rent

$1,081/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,092

Violent Crime

102

Property Crime

990

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Greene 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
WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	02–04	233	57%	52%
GREENE CTY TECH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–06	501	53%	30%
GREENE CTY TECH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	04–05	501	51%	36%
GREENE CTY TECH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–12	557	49%	44%
OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	447	44%	40%
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	02–04	270	42%	27%
PARAGOULD JUNIOR HIGH	07–08	512	39%	40%
GREENE CTY TECH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	06–09	521	34%	43%
BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	02–04	221	27%	27%
PARAGOULD HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	881	25%	35%
GREENE CTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	760	25%	33%
GREENE CTY TECH PRIMARY SCHOOL	PK–02	710	Not reported	Not reported
PARAGOULD PRIMARY SCHOOL	PK–01	602	Not reported	Not reported

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

40,464

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72450 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 72450 has a school score of 60/100. 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 72450 is approximately $197K. 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 72450 in Paragould has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.