Blytheville, Arkansas
Blytheville is a city of 12,790 people in Mississippi County, Arkansas, founded in 1879.
Why visit Blytheville
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Blytheville Air Force Base Capehart Housing Historic District and Blytheville Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Blytheville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blytheville
Blytheville is one of two county seats of and the largest city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. It is approximately 60 miles (100 km) north of West Memphis. The population was 13,406 at the 2020 census, down from 15,620 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Blytheville, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks17
Blytheville Air Force Base Capehart Housing Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Blytheville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Blytheville Greyhound Bus Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Bus station in Blytheville, Arkansas
Eaker Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Archaeological site in Arkansas
Kress Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Former five and dime store in Arkansas
Mississippi County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Blytheville, United States of America
United States Highway 61 Arch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Place in Missouri on the National Register of Historic Places
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West Main Street Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Delta Gateway Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
210 West Main Street, Blytheville
Tu-Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes43
Tropical Storm Daiquiri Bar
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
416;418 West Ash Street, Blytheville
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
McAdoo's Steak & Lounge
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
220 East Main Street, Blytheville
Traveling Grounds Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
310 West Walnut Street, Blytheville
31 more on the map.
History
Blytheville was founded by Methodist clergyman Henry T. Blythe in 1879. It received a post office the same year, was incorporated in 1889, and became the county seat for the northern half of Mississippi County (Chickasawba District) in 1901. Blytheville received telephone service and electricity in 1903, and natural gas service in 1950.
Forestry was an early industry, spurred by the massive harvesting of lumber needed to rebuild Chicago following the Great Fire of 1871. The lumber industry brought sawmills and a rowdy crowd, and the area was known for its disreputable saloon culture during the 1880s and 1890s. The Paragould Southeastern Railway, which served the logging industry, arrived in town in 1907.
The cleared forests enabled cotton farming to take hold, encouraged by ongoing levee building and waterway management; the population grew significantly after 1900. On Blytheville's western edge lies one of the largest cotton gins in North America. Soybeans and rice have also become important crops.
The area northwest of the town was developed into an "advanced" pilot training school for the Army Air Forces in 1942. The school hosted the BT-13, AT-6, AT-9, and AT-10. The facility closed after the end of WW2 and briefly served as the city's municipal airport.
The area around Blytheville continues to be farmed, though family farms have given way to large factory operations.
From the History section of Blytheville, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Blytheville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1121 East Main Street, Blytheville
Churches and places of worship71
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
1301 West Main Street, Blytheville
First Baptist Church of Blytheville
Church · Baptist · 0.6 mi
715 West Walnut Street, Blytheville
Revival Center Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.5 mi
620 West Walnut Street, Blytheville
Beacon Missionary Baptist Church
Church · 1.3 mi
2001 West Ash Street, Blytheville
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Blytheville Chickasaw Preparatory Academy (Bcpa)
School · 0.5 mi
700 W. Chickasawba, Blytheville
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
School · 2.0 mi
1200 Byrum Rd, Blytheville
Healthcare11
Access Medical Clinic: Blytheville
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1000 East Main Street, Blytheville
Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Blytheville - AR
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1010 East Hollywood Street, Blytheville
Map of Blytheville
204 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 51°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 61°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 41°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Blytheville (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mississippi County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-12-23: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Arkansas International Airport (BYH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Gosnell 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Manila 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Osceola 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Leachville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Caruthersville 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Hayti 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Kennett 23 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Wilson 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Dyersburg 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Paragould 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Blytheville City Park Blytheville AR 008, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Mississippi County Courthouse, Blytheville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blytheville, Arkansas (27916254517), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Greyhound Station - Blytheville, Arkansas (27887611297), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691566021, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53690686942, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691919439, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691780448, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691783808, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691783708, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691568716, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691565871, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53692007375, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53690687122, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691781073, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53692009775, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691922569, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691566161, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691566271, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691781613, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691920424, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kress Building in Blytheville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53692009655, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53690689742, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53690689677, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53690687472, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691921999, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691783438, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53691783088, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53690689247, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53692009650, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Greyhound Bus Depot, 5th Street and Walnut Street, Blytheville, AR - 53692007870, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Eaker Site overview, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main at Second in Blytheville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Blytheville Greyhound Bus Station, Nyttend, Public domain
- United States Highway 61 Arch, AR-MO state line, Nyttend, Public domain
- Main west of Eighth in Blytheville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Brooks Bail Bonds (27916255927), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Ritz Theater (41884426335), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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