Bella Vista, AR

U.S. News Ratings
Population 24,027
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Cultural Attractions

The Ozark Balloon Fest is an annual event in northwest Arkansas.

Recreation

Bella Vista has put more than $35 million into recreational facilities, including golf courses, parks, and lakes.

Historical

The Bella Vista Historical Museum’s artifacts include those excavated from Hay Bluff, an archaeological site just north of Bella Vista where Indians lived as far back as 3000 B.C.

Economy

Wal-Mart and Tyson Foods are two large corporations that operate in the area.

Fun Fact

Built in 1945 in nearby Bentonville, Walton's 5-10 still stands as the start of Sam Walton's Wal-Mart empire.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
24,027
Population under 55:
47.0%
Population over 55:
53.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Tulsa

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
90°F July High, 19°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$46,915
Median home price:
$123,000
Average property tax:
$52,904

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.1%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
1
Middle schools:
0
High schools:
0

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
2
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
4

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
14/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
25/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
159

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