What are the schools like in Bono, AR?

School district data for Bono is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bono?

The median household income in Bono, AR is $48,611 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.2%.

What is the weather like in Bono, AR?

Bono has an average high temperature of 45.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

Bono, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bono, AR affordable or expensive?

Bono's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bono is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,200 and the median rent is $833 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bono, AR?

Bono has a violent crime rate of 103.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1926.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bono, AR a Good Place to Live?

Bono is a small town of 2,497 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $48,611 and a 10.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Bono stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bono is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bono city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.8

Bono's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bono costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bono, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$833	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,611	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bono's violent crime rate is 103.2 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

103.2 /100k

Property Crime

1926.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bono, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bono sees average highs of 45.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bono, AR
Average High — January	45.6°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bono, AR	National Avg
Population	2,497	—
Median Age	29.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.6%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sedgwick, AR 6 mi Egypt, AR 9 mi Jonesboro, AR 9 mi Cash, AR 11 mi Walcott, AR 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Bono

Bono, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72416

Bono vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bono, AR affordable or expensive?

Bono's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bono roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,200 and median rent is $833/month.

What is the crime rate in Bono, AR?

Bono's violent crime rate is 103.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1926.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bono?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bono, AR a good place to live?

Bono, AR has a population of 2,497, a median household income of $48,611, and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bono?

Bono averages 45.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bono?

Bono, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72416.

What is the population of Bono?

The population of Bono, Arkansas is 2,497 with a median age of 29.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bono?

Key numbers for living in Bono: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $131,200, median household income $48,611, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bono side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.