Mena
City in Arkansas, United States
Overview
Mena, Arkansas is a charming small town in the Ouachita Mountains, known for its scenic beauty and friendly, close-knit community. Its historic downtown, abundant parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities make it ideal for a relaxing getaway or adventure in nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arkansas
Population
5,589
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.59°, -94.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,760
Local Cost
$1,020
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
15.5°C
Summer Avg
26.1°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
44.5°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1392 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
94 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.