Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Palestine, where Arkansas’ towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 124 Arkansas towns, just 6 have a lower average trip to work than Palestine. Palestine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Palestine beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 163 in 1890, a peak of 976 in 1980, 506 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 3 maps from 1940 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Palestine, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Palestine.
The typical Palestine home is worth about $122,000, about the same as a year ago, 46% below the Arkansas typical home. At $758 a month, Palestine’s median rent is against $878 a month in Arkansas’ towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns.
| Palestine | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $758 a month | $878 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 60% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the Palestine Wheatley School District. Its two schools are below. The largest public high school is Palestine-Wheatley Senior High, with 378 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine-Wheatley Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 448 | A− |
| Palestine-Wheatley Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 378 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Palestine since 2011.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Palestine has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Palestine is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Palestine for work: only 7% work in town. Palestine’s median household income is $36,000. Jobs based in Palestine grew to 184 in 2023, 78 more than in 2013.
| Palestine | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.3% | 22% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Palestine beats the Arkansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 46% of adults have high blood pressure in Palestine.
| Palestine | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Palestine | AR |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 76.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.4% | 18.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Palestine
About 4 of every 100 Palestine residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arkansas.
Town in Arkansas, United States
Palestine is a town in St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States, along the L'Anguille River. The population was 506 at the 2020 census, a decline from 681 in 2010.
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Palestine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.