Profile for McGehee, Arkansas, AR

McGehee is south of the point where the Arkansas River empties into the Mississippi.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 33. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 7.5 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Owl Fest - Oct. 11-14, 2007

Scenic roads: Great River Road

Listed places near McGehee

Cemeteries (21)

Communities (2)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (2)

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4% of McGehee residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the McGehee ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in McGehee was $14,191, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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14% of McGehee residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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McGehee festival dates:

• Owl Fest - Oct. 11-14, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in McGehee, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $213.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $714.

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Libraries in McGehee include McGehee Branch Library ... View libraries

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Desha County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our McGehee political report.

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The average commute time for McGehee workers is 18 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in McGehee include Best Western.

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