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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
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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