Bella Vista, AR β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Benton County Β· Arkansas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Bella Vista based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Bella Vista
National Avg
Arkansas Avg
Population: 65Income: 57Home Value: 26Safety: 100Education: 42Median Age: 86Climate: 50Cost of Living: 64

Quick Stats

Population

30,935

2023 ACS

Median Income

$85,932

2023

Median Home Value

$262,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,316

2023

Median Age

51.5

Unemployment

4.4%

Cost of Living Index

127.0

100 = national avg

Bella Vista is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, with a population of 30,935 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Bella Vista is one of the communities in Arkansas.

The median household income in Bella Vista is $85,932, and the median home value is $262,400. The cost of living index is 127.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,316 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, and the median age is 51.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

30,935

Male

15,279

49.4%

Female

15,656

50.6%

Median Age

51.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

29.2%

High School or Higher

48.6%

Foreign Born

3.1%

Veterans

9.0%

Married

56.0%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.257

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

85.2%

Foreign Born

3.1%

White
85.2%
Black
0.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.7%
Two or More
11.4%
Other
1.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

6.0%

1,872 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
609 (32.5%)
Puerto Rican
143 (7.6%)
Cuban
25 (1.3%)
Dominican
542 (29.0%)
Guatemalan
107 (5.7%)
Honduran
28 (1.5%)
Ecuadorian
22 (1.2%)
Other Hispanic
396 (21.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
102 (32.3%)
Chinese
57 (18.0%)
Filipino
53 (16.8%)
Korean
14 (4.4%)
Japanese
8 (2.5%)
Hmong
38 (12.0%)
Other Asian
42 (13.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Choctaw
2 (1.0%)
Other Native American
198 (98.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

29,802

English Only

97.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

481 speakers

Limited English

0.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
481 (1.6%)
Other Asian
51 (0.2%)
Tagalog
43 (0.1%)
German
41 (0.1%)
Other Indo-European
35 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
17 (0.1%)
Chinese
13 (0.0%)
Korean
6 (0.0%)
Slavic Languages
6 (0.0%)
Other Languages
5 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.7%

Limited English Proficiency

0.3%

Spanish
17.9% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,788

9.0% of population

Disability Rate

18.5%

517 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,898

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
11.8%
Vietnam
49.6%
Korea
10.2%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.2%
35-54
15.4%
55-64
8.2%
65-74
26.6%
75+
42.6%

Male Veterans

2,496

89.5%

Female Veterans

292

10.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,898

Non-Veteran Income

$41,861

Difference

$16,037

38.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

517

Without Disability

2,271

Disability Rate

18.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

23,107

#1 Ancestry

English

17.7% (5,490)

#2 Ancestry

German

15.9% (4,904)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

11.3% (3,485)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
17.7%
German
15.9%
Irish
11.3%
American
5.4%
Scottish
3.6%
French
3.5%
Italian
2.6%
Norwegian
2.3%
Polish
1.9%
European
1.8%
Swedish
1.7%
Dutch
1.5%
Scotch-Irish
1.2%
Welsh
0.8%
Swiss
0.7%
Danish
0.5%
British
0.5%
Hungarian
0.3%
Canadian
0.2%
Czech
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

12,894

Family Households

9,377

72.7%

Married Couples

8,289

64.3%

Non-Family Households

3,517

27.3%

Single Mother Households

713

5.5%

Single Father Households

375

2.9%

Living Alone

2,987

23.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,081

In Married Couple

4,352

85.7%

With Single Mother

547

10.8%

With Single Father

182

3.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$101,144

Married Couple Income

$105,967

Single Mother Income

$53,253

Single Father Income

$74,659

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

354

Grandparents Responsible

169

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$85,932

+17% vs national

Per Capita Income

$53,468

+44% vs national

Poverty Rate

3.5%

-74% vs national

Gini Index

0.4674

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.4%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

2.4%

of households

How Bella Vista Compares

Bella Vista vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bella Vista is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Bella Vista. The median household income here is $85,932.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
7.5%
$25-50K
14.8%
$50-75K
19.6%
$75-100K
16.6%
$100-150K
21.5%
$150-200K
8.6%
$200K+
11.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.4%

-28% vs AR avg

Labor Force

13,739

Employed

13,137

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

29.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

48.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

51.5

Work from Home

17.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

127.0

100 = national avg

+27.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$55,899

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$132,125

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
135.4
Food
115.7
Transportation
131.4
Healthcare
112.5
Utilities
116.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,115

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,347

per month

The median household income in Bella Vista, AR is $85,932, which is 17.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $53,468. The poverty rate of 3.5% is lower than the AR state average of 19.2%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4674, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, compared to the state average of 6.1%. The labor force is 13,739. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 72.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 127.0, which is 27.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 135.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $55,899 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$350,200

Median List Price

$429,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$220

Days on Market

38

Active Inventory

398

Months of Supply

5.2

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$353,562

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,895

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

11.7%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

23.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.6%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
11.7%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
23.9%
Listings with Price Drops
24.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 2.0%List Price ↑ 14.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

77

New Listings

135

Pending Sales

117

Homes Sold ↓ 32.5%New Listings ↓ 19.2%Pending ↓ 27.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$220

Median List $/SF

$229

Sale $/SF ↑ 10.0%List $/SF ↑ 10.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Bella Vista, AR? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, home prices have risen 452.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 127.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 130.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 71.7%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR housing market rather than Bella Vista alone.

40yr ↑ 452.2%20yr ↑ 127.9%10yr ↑ 130%5yr ↑ 71.7%2yr ↑ 9%Q3 1979 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Bella Vista vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bella Vista is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$262,400

Median Rent

$1,316

Total Housing Units

14,209

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Owner Occupied

88.2%

Renter Occupied

11.8%

Median Property Tax

$1,739

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,089

Housing Types

Single Family
95.5%
Multi-Family
3.5%
Mobile Home
1.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,739

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.66%

of home value

Median Home Value

$262,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,949

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,739) by the median home value ($262,400). In Bella Vista, AR, this works out to an effective rate of 0.66%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Bella Vista, AR is $350,200 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 38 days on the market. 11.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $220. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,895/month. About 88.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 14,209 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,739. The effective tax rate is 0.66%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.02

per 1,000 residents

-22% vs national

Property Crime Rate

4.89

per 1,000 residents

-72% vs national

Total Crimes

229

2024

Violent Clearance

84%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

+37.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Bella Vista Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Bella Vista vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bella Vista is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 23.5%Property ↓ 38.7%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Bella Vista police solve 100% of murder cases but only 11% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.03100.0%
RapeViolent100.3020.0%
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent561.6994.6%
BurglaryProperty160.4868.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty1404.2311.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty60.1816.7%

Bella Vista, AR reported 67 violent crimes and 162 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.02 per 1,000 residents is 22.2% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 84% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 140 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 37.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024671622.024.89
2023481241.483.81
2022721352.304.31
2021601752.025.89
2020561771.926.07
2019491881.696.50
2018541921.886.67
2017731672.545.81
2016661932.336.83
2015742232.657.97

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

88.7

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

90.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

43.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$62.0M

Individual Assistance

$1.5M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $62.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 2025β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormMay 2024$38.7M$562K
Hurricane Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$1.3M$711K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJun 2017$5.4M$18K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$1.8M$10K
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2013$3.2Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Associated… β†’Severe StormMay 2011$4.2M$40K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2009$6.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes β†’Severe StormMay 2008β€”$135
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 2008$1.3M$35K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2004β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2003β€”$5K
Severe Winter Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2000β€”β€”
Severe Winter Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2000β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodMay 1990β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

336

Total Claims Paid

$9,192,550

Avg Claim Payout

$27,359

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

7

Federal Funding

$2,588,595

Properties Protected

7

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.85

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures3$1,511,717
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$973,204
205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind1$46,674
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$23,250
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$33,750

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Bella Vista has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, winter weather, heat wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 336 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $62,010,944 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,540,603 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.1%

3.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.5%

1.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.1%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.5%

Loneliness

27.7%

Lack of Support

21.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Bella Vista has an obesity rate of 33.1%, which is 3.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.6 mi

Ozarks Community Hospital Of G...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ozarks Community Hospital Of Gravette11.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas13.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Arkansas Children'S Northwest, Inc19.9 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Northwest Medical Center-Springdale23.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital23.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

39,502

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
BELLA VISTA POA39,4190
OLD BELLA VISTA POA830

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

72.4%

-8% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-74% vs national

Work From Home

17.6%

+90% vs national

Carpool

8.5%

Walk

0.3%

How Bella Vista's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202211000
202111000
202011100
201911000
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Bella Vista, AR covers travel times and transportation modes. 72.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 17.6% work from home, which is above the AR state average of 5.8%. 8.5% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.6%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

12,894

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.6%
Cellular Data Plan
89.2%
Satellite
6.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.5%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.5%

of households

Tablet

74.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.1%
Smartphone
93.4%
Desktop / Laptop
89.5%
Tablet
74.6%
Smartphone Only
3.9%
No Computer
1.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.3Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.2Β’

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Arkansas averages 12.3Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Bella Vista vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

39,502

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
BELLA VISTA POACommunityPurchased surface water39,4190
OLD BELLA VISTA POACommunityPurchased surface water830

94.7% of households in Bella Vista have broadband internet access. 82.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 39,502 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Bella Vista is located in Benton County, AR. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Bella Vista.

Election Overview

Source: Benton County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

45,231

35.2%

GOP Votes

79,907

62.1%

Total Votes

128,595

Margin

R+27.0%

Shift from 2020

R+0.5pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+27.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202445,23179,907128,59535.2%62.1%R+27.0
202042,24973,965119,91235.2%61.7%R+26.5
201627,89460,75194,26229.6%64.5%R+34.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Benton County recorded 128,595 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.1% of the vote compared to 35.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+27.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Benton County has shifted 7.9 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

90

Total Assets

$10.7M

Total Income

$3.4M

Per 10K Residents

29.1

nonprofits

-27.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

4

Median Assets

$221K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
11
Religion
10
Arts & Culture
8
Animal-Related
5
Human Services
5
Public Benefit
5
Environment
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Youth Development
3
Health Care
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Recreation & Sports
2
Mental Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
Philanthropy
1
97.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $10.4M of $10.7M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Bella Vista

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
BELLA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$2.4M$36K1996
CATT FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.9M$369K1986
BELLA VISTA ANIMAL SHELTER INCAnimal-Related$1.6M$434K1996
DIVISION ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSITIONEmployment$1.2M$582K1984
BELLA VISTA 12 STEP HOUSE INCβ€”$819K$176K2021
BELLA VISTA RECYCLING FOUNDATIONEnvironment$778K$399K2000
BELLA VISTA COURTESY VAN INCHuman Services$718K$93K1992
FOUNDATION FOR CRITICAL THINKINGArts & Culture$594K$163K1995
ARKANSAS MASTER NATURALISTS INCEnvironment$221K$104K2008
BELLA VISTA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$177K$204K2012
FT MOULTRIE LEGACY FOUNDATIONReligion$146K$12K2016
GATHER TO SCATTER INCHuman Services$77K$129K2025
AUDREYS RESALE BOUTIQUEHuman Services$50K$154K2022
DISCOVERY BRIDGE PRESCHOOLEducation$17K$351K2020
TRAILMIX NWAPublic Benefit$2K$2K2024
OASIS OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS INCHousing & Shelter$1K$189K2009
COMMUNITY ACTIVE CENTER INCFood & Agriculture$500β€”2023

Bella Vista, AR has 90 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $10.7M. The most common category is Education, with 11 organizations. 4 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 29.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

65

Total Approved

$14.8M

Jobs Supported

319

Per 10K Residents

21.0

SBA loans

-77.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

20

Top Lender

Arvest Bank

23 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1993–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)98% of all loans

Loans

64

Total Amount

$13.5M

Avg Loan

$211,605

Median Loan

$65,500

SBA Guaranteed

$10.0M(73%)

Jobs Supported

302

5042% of all loans

Loans

1

Total Amount

$1.2M

Avg Loan

$1,228,000

Median Loan

$1,228,000

7(a) β€” 98%504 β€” 2%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

15

23% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.3M

50% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$489,093

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction11 loans
NAICS 23
$1.1M
Health Care & Social Assistance8 loans
NAICS 62
$3.1M
Transportation & Warehousing6 loans
NAICS 48
$306K
Retail Trade6 loans
NAICS 45
$1.9M
Wholesale Trade5 loans
NAICS 42
$5.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Woodstock Marketing1$5.0M
Solera Dental Spa1$1.8M
Cbtr Outdoors, Llc1$1.2M
Jldd Properties Llc1$543K
Lkj Inc.1$539K
Nelson Custom Constructioninc1$500K
Bv Central Storage Llc1$479K
Bella Vista Optical1$300K
A1 Auto Service & Repair Inc.1$221K
Archer Pies Enterprises Inc.2$213K

Bella Vista, AR has received 65 SBA loans totaling $14.8M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 64 loans (98% of the total), supporting 302 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 1 loans totaling $1.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Bella Vista is Arvest Bank with 23 loans. That works out to 21.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

7

Total Population

101,968

Avg Median Income

$87,435

Avg Home Value

-$95,004,538

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
648564,154$49,148$173,600$75790.6
7271238,072$102,073$401,300$1,19751.8
7271414,108$94,464$254,800$1,33718.3
7271516,920$80,880$263,700$1,26128.9
7271918,896$111,250$283,300$1,4329.2
72739494$82,054N/A$9874.4
727519,324$92,173$258,200$1,39524.1

Bella Vista, AR has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 101,968. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $87,435. The average median home value is -$95,004,538. The average median monthly rent is $1,195.

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