Electricity rates in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Bella Vista, AR ranks 1 of 14 Arkansas cities for the highest median rent ($1,316 a month). Bella Vista, Arkansas has 30,935 residents in 12,894 households; 75.1% heat with electricity.
Bella Vista on the map
Benton County, with Bella Vista marked
Housing and heating in Bella Vista
Bella Vista, AR: 2,695 of 14,209 homes were built before 1980 and 5,176 in 2000 or later. Bella Vista, AR has 12,912 detached houses, 248 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 144 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Bella Vista, AR
% of homes by decade built, Bella Vista, AR
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 050s
- 360s
- 1470s
- 1580s
- 2990s
- 2600s
- 810s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Bella Vista, AR
| Bella Vista, AR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista, AR, median year built | 1995 | 1999 | -4 years | 5 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, built before 1980 | 19.0% | 18.8% | +0.1 points | 12 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, built 2000 or later | 36.4% | 48.5% | -12.1 points | 6 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, detached houses | 90.9% | 74.4% | +16.4 points | 1 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 1.7% | 11.4% | -9.6 points | 14 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, mobile homes | 1.0% | 3.9% | -2.9 points | 12 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, renter households | 11.8% | 32.8% | -21.0 points | 14 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, median home value | $262,400 | $285,100 | -$22,700 | 4 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, median gross rent a month | $1,316 | $1,193 | +$123 | 1 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, people per household | 2.39 | 2.71 | -0.32 | 8 of 14 |
Cost of living with electricity in Bella Vista
Bella Vista, AR: 12,894 households at $1,508 a year per home for electricity (Benton County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $19.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,226 a year per household.
| Group in Bella Vista, AR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Bella Vista, AR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista, AR, all households | 12,894 | $1,508 | $19.4 million | 1.75% |
| Bella Vista, AR, homeowners | 11,377 | $1,702 | $19.4 million | 1.98% |
| Bella Vista, AR, renters | 1,517 | $1,097 | $1.7 million | 1.28% |
Who lives in Bella Vista: income, cars, homes
In Bella Vista, AR, 1,464 of 12,894 households earn under $35,000, 3,941 $35,000-$75,000, 4,918 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,571 $150,000 or more. 1,069 residents of Bella Vista, AR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 51.5. In Bella Vista, AR, 197 households own no vehicle and 8,842 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Bella Vista, AR, 379 of 1,295 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,195 households moved in since 2018 and 1,209 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Bella Vista, AR homes: 10,849 have 3+ bedrooms, 199 none or one, median 6.2 rooms. Of 13,003 workers in Bella Vista, AR, 2,293 work from home, 9,417 drive alone, 30 ride transit and 40 walk.
Household income in Bella Vista, AR
| Bella Vista, AR | Value | Rank in Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista, AR, households under $35,000 | 11.4% | 14 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, households $150,000 or more | 19.9% | 3 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, residents below poverty | 3.5% | 14 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, median age | 51.5 | 1 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 76.4% | 2 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, households without a vehicle | 1.5% | 14 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, households with 2+ vehicles | 68.6% | 1 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, workers at home | 17.6% | 2 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, cost-burdened renters | 29.3% | 13 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, moved in since 2018 | 32.5% | 14 of 14 |
| Bella Vista, AR, moved in before 2000 | 9.4% | 10 of 14 |
Outage risk around Bella Vista
Bella Vista, AR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 137 wind and 15 tornado, 491.4 per 100,000 residents of 30,935. Top gust near Bella Vista, AR: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Bella Vista, AR: $103.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Bella Vista, AR
wind and tornado reports, Bella Vista, AR
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- 18'16
- 30'17
- 11'18
- 16'19
- 9'20
- 5'21
- 5'22
- 9'23
- 26'24
- 13'25
| Bella Vista, AR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista, AR, 2015 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2016 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2017 | 28 | 2 | 30 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2019 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2020 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2024 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| Bella Vista, AR, 2025 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
Facts about Bella Vista
- Residents of Bella Vista, AR, ACS 2023
- 30,93514 of 14 Arkansas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Bella Vista, AR
- $85,9322 of 14 of those cities
- Households in Bella Vista, AR
- 12,8942.40 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Bella Vista, AR
- 88.2%11,377 owners and 1,517 renter households
- Housing units in Bella Vista, AR
- 14,2091,315 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Bella Vista, AR
- 75.1%9,680 of 12,894 homes
- Land area of Bella Vista, AR
- 45.3 sq mi682.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Bella Vista, AR
- 1.7% to 2.0%at 1,048 kWh a month over the $85,932 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Bella Vista, AR
- 152NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 491.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Bella Vista, AR
- 19952,695 of 14,209 homes (19.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Bella Vista, AR
- $262,400$1,316 gross rent a month, 6.02% of value a year
Who supplies Bella Vista
Benton County lists 6 utilities for Bella Vista, AR (30,935 residents): homes pay 11.53 to 13.39 cents per kWh, about $121 to $140 a month at 1,048 kWh, 1.7% to 2.0% of the $85,932 Bella Vista median income. Benton County page.
Analyst note on Bella Vista
9,680 of the 12,894 occupied homes in Bella Vista, AR heat with electricity. Household income in Bella Vista, AR is $85,932; 11,377 of its 12,894 households own. Bella Vista, AR counts 30,935 residents in 12,894 households, on 45.3 square miles.
Bella Vista, AR has 14,209 housing units, 1,315 of them vacant or seasonal. Bella Vista, AR ranks 1 of 14 Arkansas cities for the lowest share of renters (12%). Bella Vista, AR ranks 1 of 14 Arkansas cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (75%).
Bella Vista, AR ranks 1 of 14 Arkansas cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (1.5%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Bella Vista
Compare Bella Vista with nearby cities
| City near Bella Vista, AR | Distance from Bella Vista | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista, AR (this page) | 0 mi | 30,935 | $85,932 | 1995 | $262,400 | 152 | 17.6% |
| Bentonville, AR | 8.1 mi south | 56,326 (+25,391) | $108,465 (+$22,533) | 2006 (+11 yr) | $370,700 (+$108,300) | 177 (+25) | 19.3% (+1.7 pts) |
| Rogers, AR | 12.1 mi southeast | 71,411 (+40,476) | $82,993 (-$2,939) | 1997 (+2 yr) | $278,000 (+$15,600) | 177 (+25) | 12.0% (-5.6 pts) |
| Springdale, AR | 20.0 mi south | 87,388 (+56,453) | $66,044 (-$19,888) | 1994 (-1 yr) | $237,200 (-$25,200) | 179 (+27) | 7.1% (-10.5 pts) |
| Fayetteville, AR | 27.9 mi south | 97,227 (+66,292) | $59,074 (-$26,858) | 1996 (+1 yr) | $322,500 (+$60,100) | 113 (-39) | 13.3% (-4.4 pts) |
| Fort Smith, AR | 77.4 mi south | 89,496 (+58,561) | $52,692 (-$33,240) | 1976 (-19 yr) | $168,100 (-$94,300) | 206 (+54) | 7.4% (-10.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Bella Vista
| ZIP area touching Bella Vista, AR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Bella Vista | Share of Bella Vista's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 72715 (Bella Vista, AR) | 95.3% | 60.7% |
| 72714 (Bella Vista, AR) | 96.4% | 38.9% |
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Questions on Bella Vista
Bella Vista: what is the electricity rate?
Bella Vista, AR has no price of its own; its 30,935 residents are served by one of 6 utilities, and a 1,048 kWh month costs $121 to $140.
Bella Vista: how does it rank among Arkansas cities?
Bella Vista, AR: rank 14 of 14 by its 30,935 residents, rank 2 of 14 by $85,932 median income.
Bella Vista: how many homes heat with electricity?
Bella Vista, AR: 9,680 of 12,894 occupied homes, 75.1%; Benton County 43.3%.
Bella Vista: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,048 kWh a month, 1.7% to 2.0% of the $85,932 median income in Bella Vista, AR.
Bella Vista: damaging storms reported nearby?
152 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Bella Vista, AR, 2015 to 2025, 491.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Bella Vista?
Bella Vista, AR: median home built 1995; 2,695 of 14,209 homes (19.0%) predate 1980, 12,912 are detached and 248 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Bella Vista, AR earn under $35,000?
1,464 of 12,894, against 2,571 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Bella Vista, AR live below the poverty line?
1,069 residents.
How many Bella Vista, AR households have no car?
197 households; 8,842 have two or more.