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Atoka, TN vs Paragould, AR

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Are people in Paragould older or younger than people in Atoka?
- The Median Age in Paragould is 0.9 years younger than in Atoka.

Are housing costs cheaper in Paragould or Atoka?
- Paragould housing costs are 48.3% less expensive than Atoka housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Paragould or Atoka?
- The average commute for residents of Paragould is 16.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Atoka.

Things to do in Atoka?
Atoka TN is home to approximately 3000 people across 11 square miles and borders the Cherokee National Forest Atoka’s location gives residents easy access to outdoor activities like hiking camping boating hunting fishing at nearby lakes streams or wildlife refuges as well as many local events festivals held by the city throughout the year

Things to do in Paragould?
Paragould is located in northeastern Arkansas about 50 miles from the Missouri border. It's home to around 27,000 people who enjoy small-town living alongside easy access to larger cities like Memphis or Little Rock. Paragould has a vibrant music scene as well as several museums and performing arts venues ensuring entertainment year round.

 Atoka, TNParagould, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,327329,725,481
 Median Income$84,489  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$309,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Atoka    5 Reviews

This town is small but has just enough places to shop. You are a few mins. From Millington and Bartlett. The people here seemed to be very friendly. It seems to be a  More

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Over 13 years ago

No crime what so ever. Neighborhood watch,  More

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Over 14 years ago

No crime of what I am aware  More

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Reviews for Paragould    6 Reviews

I moved here in March of 2023 and I love it! Coming from the east coast was a breath of fresh air to me. Everyone is so polite, and I have never seen so many people go  More

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Over 9 years ago

I was born and raised here in Paragould, AR and I have never really got to enjoy going to malls with families or nice resturants, nor do I ever remember having a lot of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Truth is YES you haveto have money or your poor in Paragould. Paragould doesnt have good paying jobs. Paragould has a really bad Meth problem way more than its fair  More

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