Palestine, AR
Living in Palestine
Bikeability
9
Walkability
33
Commute
78
Public Transit
9
Affordability
100
Public Safety
46
Airports
44
Hospitals
34
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
596
Population
-206 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
5%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black8%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate41%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$29k
Median Household Income
+$2.6k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
87%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office12%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle3%
Walked3%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$64k
Median Home Value
-$1.5k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$413
Median Monthly Rent
+$172 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas5%
Utility gas48%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palestine
United States45
Arkansas71
St. Francis County60
Property Crime in Palestine
United States48
Arkansas71
St. Francis County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palestine
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding37
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palestine, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palestine, AR
Calvary Christian School
8 miles, NE
Lee Academy
14 miles, SE
Caldwell Christian Academy
17 miles, N
Friendship Christian Academy
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palestine, AR
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palestine, AR
Forrest City Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Crossridge Community Hospital
19 miles, N
Helena Regional Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Woodridge Behavioral Center
43 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Palestine, AR
Memphis International Airport
53 miles, E
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
169 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
173 miles, NE