Bella Vista, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
30,935
Population
683/sq mi density
$85,932
Median Income
$53,468 per capita
$262,400
Home Value
$359,421 Zillow
$1,316
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
516 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,932 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,400 home value, $1,316/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bella Vista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 45.9 sq mi (118.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4666°N, 94.2663°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in |
Bella Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.2").