West Memphis, Arkansas
West Memphis is a city of 23,929 people in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Why visit West Memphis
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Riverside International Speedway, West Memphis City Hall and Marion Sports Complex.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in West Memphis
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Memphis
West Memphis is the most populous city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 24,520 at the 2020 census, ranking it as the state's 20th largest city. It is part of the Memphis metropolitan area, and is located directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
From the Wikipedia article West Memphis, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks15
Riverside International Speedway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
1/4 mile dirt oval outside Memphis, Tennessee
151 Legion Road, West Memphis
West Memphis City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
City hall in West Memphis, Arkansas
Crittenden County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
County courthouse in Arkansas, United States of America
Dabbs Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Commercial building in West Memphis, Arkansas
Hamilton Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Apatment building in West Memphis, Arkansas
Johnson-Portis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Lawrie House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Marion Colored High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
School building in Sunset, Arkansas
West Memphis Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Arkansas, United States of America
Crittenden County Bank and Trust Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
![Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Riverside_Intl_Speedway_West_Memphis_AR_023.jpg){kind=link}
SS Sultana
Monument and historic site · 5.6 mi
US steamboat that exploded on April 27, 1865
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Marion Sports Complex
Park · 2.5 mi
The complex includes five ball fields, two lakes - one with a pier for fishing, a walking trail, a pavilion available for renting that...
3821 Complex Road, Marion
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes57
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 3.6 mi
3900 Petro Road, West Memphis
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
1600 North 6th Street, West Memphis
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 3.1 mi
3400 Service Loop Road, West Memphis
Venue Restaurant
Diner · American · 4.3 mi
304 Bancario Boulevard, Marion
Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.0 mi
3050 I-55 Service Road, Marion
45 more on the map.
Where to stay29
Tru By Hilton West Memphis
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1400 North 18th Sreet, West Memphis
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
2501 South Service Road, West Memphis
Churches and places of worship55
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.9 mi
411 North Missouri Street, West Memphis
Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
1600 North Avalon Street, West Memphis
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.9 mi
915 Vanderbilt Avenue, West Memphis
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries34
St Michael's Catholic School
School · Catholic · 0.9 mi
405 North Missouri Street, West Memphis
Arkansas State University?Midsouth Technical Center
School · 1.4 mi
2000 W Broadway St, West Memphis
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
School · 4.4 mi
235 Military Rd, Marion
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
School · 1.0 mi
1402 Crestmere, West Memphis
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
School · 3.3 mi
100 L H Polk, Marion
Healthcare2
Map of West Memphis
238 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 42°F | 5.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 51°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 61°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 5.6 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Memphis (2 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
Crittenden County has had 14 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)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
West Memphis Municipal Airport (AWM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Marion 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Edmondson 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Crawfordsville 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Clarkedale 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Lakeview 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Memphis 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Lynchburg 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Horn Lake 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Forrest City 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Jonesboro 54 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 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
- West Memphis skyline, Nick8282, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CityHallWestMemphisArkansas, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Riverside Intl Speedway West Memphis AR 023, Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0
- Wilson Power and Light Company Ice Plant, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnson Portis House, RoseKate101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LawrieHouseWestMemphis, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- DabbsStore, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- BroadwayWestMemphis, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Crittenden County Arkansas Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- HamiltonAptsWestMemphis, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- The Marion Colored High School, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marion AR 26 Crittenden Bank and Trust Company, Thomas R Machnitzki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ill-fated Sultana, Helena, Arkansas, April 27, 1865, Template:Thomas W. Bankes, Public domain
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