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Bono, AR
City in Craighead County, Arkansas.
Population
2,657
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
998
ZIP codes
0
Bono and its ZIP codes
Bono at a glance
- Bono is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 117th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $56,098 a year, 8% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (14% below Arkansas) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for Bono, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bono, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,098
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
55.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (568), Irish Americans (523), Mexican Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Craighead County. PPP loans are for Bono.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,124
55,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,720
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $6,251 per person
How people get to work
Bono, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bono, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
763
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
725
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bono, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Bono
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SedgwickTown | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| EgyptTown | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| JonesboroCity | 10 mi | 80.2 |
| CashTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WalcottCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BrooklandCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| MinturnTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HoxieCity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Walnut RidgeCity | 14 mi | 16.7 |
| AliciaTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| O'KeanTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| BayCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| ParagouldCity | 18 mi | 31.8 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| PortiaTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| SwiftonCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bono, AR in?
- Bono is in Craighead County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bono, AR?
- About 2,657 people live in Bono, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bono?
- Nearby places include Sedgwick (5.3 mi), Egypt (8.8 mi), Jonesboro (10 mi), Cash (11 mi), Walcott (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023