Benton County, AR

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 14
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 15
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Schools 57
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Residents

266k Population +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

$66k Median 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

$183k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
38% Built 2000 or Later
$706 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, AR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, AR

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, AR

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Ecclesia College
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John Brown University
20 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, AR

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Airports

Airports near Benton County, AR

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