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West Memphis, Arkansas · ZIP 72301

West Memphis — ZIP 72301

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West Memphis (72301) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $134K.

35OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share34%
Property crime share66%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency14%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$134K

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

$134K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,910

Violent Crime

639

Property Crime

1,271

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Crittenden 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
RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06462
51%
22%
BRAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06473
24%
14%
MARION VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOLPK–06762
21%
14%
WONDER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–09511
15%
22%
MADDUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06402
14%
12%
WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–09461
13%
22%
WEAVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–06228
12%
8%
JACKSON WONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06554
11%
9%
THE ACADEMIES OF WEST MEMPHIS CHARTER SCHOOL10–12897
10%
18%
FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06523
10%
4%

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.

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Demographics

Population

24,182

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

46%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72301 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 72301 has a school score of 46/100. 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 72301 is approximately $134K. 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 72301 in West Memphis has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.