Checked
Gentry, AR
City in Benton County, Arkansas.
Population
4,240
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
0
Gentry and its ZIP codes
Gentry at a glance
- Gentry is about 13 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 80th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $69,779, 15% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,100 and median rent is $1,093 a month.
Local data for Gentry, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gentry, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,779
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$186,100
Median rent
$1,093/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (606), Mexican Americans (332), Irish Americans (226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Gentry.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
How people get to work
Gentry, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gentry, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,082
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
439
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gentry, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Gentry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringtownTown | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Cherokee CityCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Siloam SpringsCity | 5.6 mi | 12.3 |
| DecaturCity | 6.1 mi | 4.8 |
| West Siloam Springs, OKTown | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| HighfillTown | 9.8 mi | 18.1 |
| Watts, OKTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Colcord, OKTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| GravetteCity | 11 mi | 15.3 |
| MaysvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Dripping Springs, OKCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| CentertonCity | 13 mi | 14.3 |
| Cloud Creek, OKCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.8 |
| Elm SpringsCity | 15 mi | 6 |
| CincinnatiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| Flint Creek, OKCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gentry, AR in?
- Gentry is in Benton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Gentry, AR?
- About 4,240 people live in Gentry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gentry?
- Nearby places include Springtown (3.8 mi), Cherokee City (5.4 mi), Siloam Springs (5.6 mi), Decatur (6.1 mi), West Siloam Springs, OK (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023