Signals
Bella Vista
Powdersville
Opportunity
78 · Top 9%
vs83 · Top 5%
Climate
73 · Top 39%
vs70 · Bottom 48%
Physical resilience
58 · Top 50%
vs63 · Top 45%
Housing affordability
94 · Top 23%
vs89 · Top 33%
Access
96 · Top 31%
vs98 · Top 19%
Economic stability
58 · Bottom 46%
vs58 · Bottom 45%
Measured values
| Metric | Bella Vista | Powdersville | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,697 | 10,771 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $88,055 | $84,910 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $56,409 | $36,616 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 700/sq mi | 783/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $296,700 | $334,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,395 | $1,232 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 88.0% | 74.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 3.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | 4.2% | 3.9% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 36.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.6% | 9.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 91°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 27°F | 35°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 45.4" | 47.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 13 mi | 7 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 28.8 min | 33.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 51.3 | 40.2 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 1 | 5 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 19.63 | 15.91 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Bella Vista
Elevated or high exposure: ice storm, cold wave.
Powdersville
Elevated or high exposure: ice storm, cold wave, earthquake.
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76
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