[FLcrbeyes]

Hello, we are connsidering a move to Paragould, AR. area for retirement and to be closer to family in Tennessee and Arkansas. We are interested in a small community that has good managed growth and very low crime with quality builders of homes at a reasonable price. Our move will take place by next March and we plan to travel to the area this Septmeber. I have been reading many comments posted about the areas around Paragould and Jonesboro regarding crime and mosquitos. I had been told that Paragould was a great town with very low crime. We found some new homes online in Paragould and Bono that fit price range. Would be interested in info on life in Paragould or Bono with plus and minus opinions. Any info would be helpful prior to our trip in areas of crime, health care, part time job market, areas that train tracks follow and yes mosquitos...is there a better area away from Jonesboro that does not have the extreme problem of mosquitos and crime that others have stated.
Thanks in advance for your help. Also can anyone comment on Craftsbury Village in Bono, AR new home subdivision?

[northbound74]

The east side of Paragould isn't as good as the west side, generally speaking.
I've never known the houses there to be well built. It's one of those towns where the newer houses might actually be better than the older ones, so if you want new, then you'll be in luck. Avoid buying a house built in the 70's there, especially the ones in Center Hill. Many of them were awful.
Paragould has never been known for it's great zoning and city planning. You'll see some things out of place there. It seems to be improving in that area in recent years, though.
Very low crime? No. It's not big city bad, but for a small town, it's not too great. Quite the meth problem they have there, and the usual things that go along with that.
The areas around Paragould have plenty of mosquitos, but they spray for them in the city.
I would choose a rural area over any of the towns in the area.
Honestly, though, Jonesboro isn't that bad. If I absolutely had to live in that region again, I'd choose Jonesboro. It's an okay small town.

[FLcrbeyes]

Thanks for your help and info we will be able to tell more once we arrive.

[jsherman9901]

Had been hearing a lot of hype about Paragould, and, although I go through Jonesboro a lot, had never taken a side trip to there. Well, this past weekend I did finally make it to Paragould and was disappointed with what I saw. There just didn't appear to be too much there. It is on relatively high ground (not necessarily hilly) but I didn't think the town was attractive. It did not make a good first impression, I think Jonesboro is a much better place, especially with the university there.

[FLcrbeyes]

Thanks for all your info really helps.