State rank#2 of 75
Smallest county303,632 residentsPulaski County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 05007
Benton County, Arkansas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population303,632
Household income$93,506
Unemployment2.7%
Life expectancy78.2 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Benton County has 303,632 residents and ranks #2 by population among Arkansas county equivalents. Median household income is $93,506. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Arkansas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Benton County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Benton County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $323,500 median home value and $1,277/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $93,506, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Benton County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, unemployment rate, and life expectancy. College attainment is 37.8% and life expectancy is 78.2 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $93,506, rank #1 of 75 available Arkansas counties.
- Unemployment rate: 2.7%, rank #1 of 75 available Arkansas counties.
- Life expectancy: 78.2 years, rank #1 of 75 available Arkansas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $323,500, rank #75 of 75; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,277/mo, rank #75 of 75; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 10.6%, rank #57 of 75; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Arkansas
Rank and range use only counties in Arkansas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$93,506
$93,506; above the state county median of $51,646.
State rank #1 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$323,500
$323,500; above the state county median of $135,700.
State rank #75 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,277/mo
$1,277/mo; above the state county median of $751/mo.
State rank #75 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.7%
2.7%; below the state county median of 3.8%.
State rank #1 of 75 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
37.8%
37.8%; above the state county median of 16.7%.
State rank #2 of 75 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.2 years
78.2 years; above the state county median of 72.4 years.
State rank #1 of 75 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.9%
16.9%; below the state county median of 25.4%.
State rank #1 of 75 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.6%
10.6%; above the state county median of 9.6%.
State rank #57 of 75 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,678 residents
1 per 1,678 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,255 residents.
State rank #21 of 73 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 396 residents
1 per 396 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 700 residents.
State rank #14 of 72 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Benton County FAQ
Is Benton County a good place to live?
Benton County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, unemployment rate, and life expectancy. College attainment is 37.8% and life expectancy is 78.2 years.
What should I know before moving to Benton County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $323,500 median home value and $1,277/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $93,506, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Benton County?
Benton County has 303,632 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Benton County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 05007; the parent state FIPS is 05.
What is the median household income in Benton County?
The ACS median household income is $93,506.
How much does housing cost in Benton County?
Housing benchmarks are $323,500 median home value and $1,277/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $93,506, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Benton County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
Continue exploring