At a Glance
Median Income
$46,897
$21,088 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
Zillow: $206,701
Median Rent
$863/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
1,961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.4% smoking rate
How Bono Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bono's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bono a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bono residents earn a median household income of $46,897 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,088. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bono is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,701. Median rent is $863/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Bono reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,961/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Bono hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bono has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,575
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,897
Per Capita$21,088
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent$863
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$206,701
Housing Units1,006
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property1,961/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation262 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bono was founded in 1916.
The median home in Bono was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.