The Town FilesRogers, Arkansas
City in Benton County · population 69,908 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $308,200
- Household income
- $86,728
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 34.3
Rogers is a city of 69,908 people in Benton County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $308,200, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Arkansas towns, more walkable than 95% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Arkansas towns.
How Rogers ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rogers is worth $308,200, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $86,728, which is more affordable than 17% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,270 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rogers | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,200 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,270 | $792 |
| Median household income | $86,728 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Rogers
| People | Rogers | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 84.4% |
Weather in Rogers
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 24.2°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogers since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 30, 2022 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 74 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 147 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Benton County since 1996
Benton County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4788: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4518: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Benton County
Benton County had 144,544 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $81,978 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Rogers itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Rogers
27 public schools with 17,424 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,379 | 13.8 |
| ROGERS HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,125 | 11.5 |
| ELMWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,026 | 16.0 |
| KIRKSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 957 | 14.3 |
| OAKDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 814 | 12.7 |
| LINGLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 742 | 14.0 |
| ROGERS NEW TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 672 | 7.7 |
| EVENING STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 664 | 19.5 |
| FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 567 | 17.2 |
| ARKANSAS ARTS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (charter) | K-6 | 556 | 16.8 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMIES OF ARKANSAS ROGERS (charter) | K-6 | 547 | 18.9 |
| FRANK TILLERY ELEM. SCHOOL | K-5 | 507 | 13.3 |
Towns near Rogers
- Lowell, AR4.3 mi · 9,839 people · home $284,200
- Little Flock, AR4.6 mi · 3,055 people · home $467,600
- Bentonville, AR5.0 mi · 54,164 people · home $428,500
- Cave Springs, AR5.0 mi · 5,495 people · home $460,300
- Centerton, AR8.5 mi · 17,792 people · home $338,500
- Springdale, AR8.8 mi · 84,161 people · home $261,800
- Pea Ridge, AR9.1 mi · 6,559 people · home $297,500
- Tontitown, AR11.6 mi · 4,301 people · home $430,500
Rogers questions
Is Rogers, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rogers scores better for retirees than 19% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 1%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Rogers?
The median owner-occupied home in Rogers is valued at $308,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,728, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,270 a month.
What is the weather like in Rogers?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does Rogers get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogers since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 30, 2022. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)