Benton County, AR
Living in Benton County
Bikeability11
Walkability14
Commute83
Public Transit6
Affordability73
Public Safety63
Airports21
Hospitals52
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
266kPopulation+56k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$706Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton County
United States45
Arkansas71
Property Crime in Benton County
United States48
Arkansas71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, AR
Bentonville Sda School
4 miles, E
Providence Classical Christian Academy
5 miles, SE
Walnut Farm Montessori School
6 miles, NE
First Baptist Church Christian School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, AR
Ecclesia College
9 miles, S
University of Arkansas
19 miles, S
John Brown University
20 miles, SW
Northeastern State University
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, AR
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
4 miles, SE
Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette
12 miles, NW
Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc
13 miles, S
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Benton County, AR
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
5 miles, SW
Joplin Regional Airport
58 miles, N
Fort Smith Regional Airport
69 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
79 miles, NE