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Bethany, OK vs Paragould, AR

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Are people in Paragould older or younger than people in Bethany?
- The Median Age in Paragould is 3.0 years older than in Bethany.

Are housing costs cheaper in Paragould or Bethany?
- Paragould housing costs are 0.9% more expensive than Bethany housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Paragould or Bethany?
- The average commute for residents of Paragould is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bethany.

Things to do in Bethany?
Bethany, OK is a lovely village north of Oklahoma City filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as John Conrad Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Centennial Park great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Bethany Homecoming Festival Offering lots of entertainment every August.

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.

 Bethany, OKParagould, ARUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,327329,725,481
 Median Income$51,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$158,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bethany    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived in this city for about 10 plus years. It's a small community where everyone knows who you are. Be sure to check out Swadleys  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bethany is a suburb on the western edge of Oklahoma City. The city is close to all that Oklahoma City has to offer. Oklahoma City is taking steps to be the next little  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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