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Benton County, AR
22 cities and towns and 18 ZIP codes in Benton County, Arkansas.
Population
303,632
Land area
848sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
18
Cities and towns in Benton County
Benton County at a glance
- Benton County is about 6.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 2nd among 75 counties in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $93,506, 54% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,500 (72% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,277 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rogers (72,981), Bentonville (58,249) and Bella Vista (31,697).
Local data for Benton County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes14
- Schools98
- Colleges6
- Libraries9
- Banks110
- Post Offices20
- Parks155
- Grocery Stores93
- Restaurants831
- Affordable Housing13
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers16
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools12
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities18
- Historic Places136
Housing and community stats
Benton County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,506
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$323,500
Prices +4.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,277/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
37.8%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (35,948), German Americans (35,804), Irish Americans (25,977).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,099
150,665 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$120,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $5,804 per person
PPP loans
$390M
6,609 loans, 50,595 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$25.8M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Benton County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Benton County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,082
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
439
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone136 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benton County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Benton County
Population shown
- Rogers72,981
- Bentonville58,249
- Bella Vista31,697
- Centerton21,920
- Siloam Springs18,699
- Lowell10,849
- Pea Ridge8,108
- Cave Springs6,008
- Gentry4,240
- Gravette3,714
- Little Flock3,056
- Prairie Creek2,493
- Highfill2,191
- Decatur1,567
- Avoca799
- Garfield508
- Sulphur Springs499
- Cherokee City369
- Lost Bridge Village303
- Gateway292
- Maysville110
- Springtown109
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Benton County, AR?
- Rogers is the largest city or town in Benton County, with about 72,981 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Benton County?
- Benton County includes 18 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72712, 72713, 72714, 72715, 72718.
- What is the population of Benton County, AR?
- About 303,632 people live in Benton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Benton County?
- Benton County borders Washington County, Delaware County, OK, Barry County, MO, Carroll County, McDonald County, MO, Adair County, OK, Madison County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023