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Bentonville, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Benton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
56,326 Population 1,588/sq mi density
$108,465 Median Income $55,695 per capita
$370,700 Home Value $482,175 Zillow
$1,238 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 1,374 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,465 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$370,700 home value, $1,238/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bentonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area31.5 sq mi (81.6 km²)
Population Density1,588/sq mi
Coordinates36.3527°N, 94.2312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 23, 2024.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 111 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 142 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 111 km
Mar 23, 2024 9 km SE of Foyil, Oklahoma M2.8 110 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 147 km
Jan 14, 2016 7 km W of Talala, Oklahoma M2.7 140 km
Apr 3, 2016 Arkansas-Oklahoma border region M2.7 100 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 140 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 7 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 135 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 111 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 127 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 132 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 8 km
Aug 11, 2011 11 km WSW of Jasper, Arkansas M2.5 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 190 fatalities, 1,850 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 84 km 158
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 62 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 81 km 0
May 25, 2024 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 27 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 91 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 50 km 4
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 77 km 2
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1981 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 8, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,774 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 78 km
2017 MIDDLE RIDGE 8,501 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,657 92 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 76 km
2009 TELAMAY HOLLOW 5,686 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 81 km
2009 SAWMILL HOLLOW 5,166 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 83 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,546 54 km
2005 FLAT ROCK 4,472 100 km
2021 ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN BLOCKS 1 2 5 4,214 79 km
1995 F128 4,210 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,910 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,909 78 km
2024 NATURE FIRE 3,744 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in

Bentonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.1").

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