Rogers, Arkansas
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US places
- top 6% for commute time
- top 10% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Rogers is a mid-size city in Arkansas with about 70,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, park & nature access, and property tax rate. It rates lower on school quality and sales tax.
Official websiterogersarkansas.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in2.9 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 36% of US places
Home Value$249k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 81% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax9.45%better than 4% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.42%better than 56% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.3 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.5 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.6better than 63% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 46% of US places
School Quality36.3better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime1172/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Property Crime2154/100kbetter than 16% of US places
Community
Population69,96198th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.417th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2753rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)54.3%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)32.6%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.6%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)9.2%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance96 mibetter than 39% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby39.16better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rogers an affordable place to live?
- Rogers is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 36% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rogers?
- The median home value in Rogers is $249k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rogers?
- Median household income in Rogers is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rogers?
- Median gross rent in Rogers is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rogers safe?
- Rogers is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1172/100k (better than 28%). Property crime is 2154/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rogers?
- Rogers averages 79°F in July and 37°F in January, with 47.3 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rogers?
- Public-school quality in Rogers is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rogers?
- The average one-way commute in Rogers is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)