west memphis: community profile
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Contact Ward Wimbish at 870-732-7500 or email [email protected]
© 2007 City of West Memphis. All rights reserved.
West Memphis: Community Profile
West Memphis offers the benefits of a great location, major logistics infrastructure, and proximity to a
large metropolitan area… all from a small community with low crime, strong schools, and leaders
who are eager to work with business prospects. Click on the topics to the left for overview
information about West Memphis, or click the “Download Community Profile” button for an easy-to-
print PDF document.
In-depth information about Utilities, Taxes,
Infrastructure, and other areas of particular
interest to industry can be found in the “Access”
and “Costs” section of this site.
Location
West Memphis is located in Eastern Crittenden County, one of 75
counties in Arkansas. Its population ranks 14th in the State and
is the largest city in Crittenden County.
West Memphis is in the Memphis,
Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area
of more that 1 million people. Memphis
is the nation’s 17th largest city, and offers
residents of West Memphis easy access
to world-class health facilities, cultural
opportunities, and other amenities.
• Government: Mayor/Council
• Planning and Zoning: Yes
• Hospitals: 1
• Beds: 152
• Physicians and Surgeons: 80
• Clinics: 21
• Number of Police Officers: 88
• Police Equipment Units: 43
• Elevation: 212 feet above sea level
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Employers
West Wemphis employers draw on a skilled mix of local employees and workers from for the
1-million-plus Memphis MSA.
People
With a population of just over one million, the MSA offers
employers a large employee base.
Employers Employees
Schneider National Carriers 1,100
Hino Motors LTD (Marion) 650
Family Dollar Distribution 503
FedEx National LTL 475
Bosch Power Tools 300
Ciba Chemical 137
Population
• MSA Population: 1,269,108
• Household: 471,881
• Median Age: 34.7
Demographics
• Caucasian: 52.7%
• African American: 43.3%
• Asian/Pacific: 1.8%
• Other: 2.2%
• Male: 48.3%
• Female: 51.7%
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Education
Public Education: West Memphis Public School District. The system is fully accredited by
the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. West Memphis Public
Schools have an "A" rating as assigned by the Arkansas Department of Education.
ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY
Elementary Schools: 8
Junior High Schools: 3
High Schools: 1
Combined public enrollment: 6,000+
Private Education: West Memphis Christian
School. The K through 12 program is a fully
accredited state and regional college
preparatory program.
Parochial Education: St. Michael's Catholic
School. The Pre-K through 6 school is oper-
ated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Little
Rock, and is subject to regulations of the
Superintendent of the Catholic Schools of
Arkansas.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Mid-South Community College
Location: West Memphis
Driving Distance: 0
East Arkansas Community College
Location: Forrest City
Driving Distance: 38
Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Location: Jonesboro
Driving Distance: 63
University of Memphis
Location: Memphis, TN
Driving Distance: 10
Rhodes College
Location: Memphis, TN
Driving Distance: 10
Christian Brothers University
Location: Memphis, TN
Driving Distance: 10
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© 2007 City of West Memphis. All rights reserved.
Quality of Life
• Mean daily maximum temperature: 72
• Mean daily minimum temperature: 52
• Normal humidity (mean daily noontime): 57
• Normal humidity (mean daily midday): 79
West Memphis Parks and Recreation Department: Residents of West
Memphis can take full advantage of the area’s pleasant climate at
one of the city’s numerous parks and recreation facilities.
Tilden Rodgers Sports Complex: Rodgers Complex has several
baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, 1-mile walking track, two
pavilions and an eight-acre fishing pond. The pond is stocked by the
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
• Public Parks: 11
• Tennis Courts: 18 tennis courts
• Baseball/Softball Fields: 13 (plus one practice field)
Just across the bridge from West
Memphis, less than 10 minutes
away, the city of Memphis,
Tennessee, offers all the amenities
of one of the nation’s largest
metro areas:
Art Museums
Botanical Gardens
Broadway Theater
Children’s Museums
Concert Tours
Fine Dining
History Museums
Luxury Hotels
Major Music Festival
Nation’s Largest Urban Park
(Shelby Farms)
NBA Basketball
Nightlife
Opera
Professional Baseball
Shopping Destinations
Symphony
Zoo