Benton County, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
294,541 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,879 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$285,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$987 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metro Area
4
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Metro Area
4
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 36
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 4 2 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 5 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 3 0 78
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 5 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AR State Senate District 34, AR State House District 14, AR
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Schools

Creekside Middle School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Osage Creek Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Willowbrook Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Bright Field Middle School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Bryan University
5 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
13 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Joplin Regional Airport
58 miles, N • 1 star
Fort Smith Regional Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
79 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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