Rogers, AR

Rogers, Arkansas

Rogers, Arkansas, in Benton county, is 18 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 105 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is in the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers area. There are 38,829 residents in Rogers.

The People and Families of Rogers

In Rogers, about 60% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Rogers.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rogers had a median family income of $45,876. Most of the residents of Rogers tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Rogers.

Political Inclinations

Rogers folks tended to give their money ($70,644) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Rogers Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Rogers that were owner-occupied was 63%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Rogers, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Rogers, 95% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Rogers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Rogers, AR

Comparing Rogers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Rogers Almanac

Rogers Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rogers Public Libraries

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Rogers Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rogers residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rogers Hospitals

ST MARYS ROGERS MEMORIAL HOSP
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
1200 WEST WALNUT STREET
(479) 636-0200
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Rogers

Rogers High Schools (2004)

ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL
2300 S. DIXIELAND RD.
479-636-2202
Serves 1,543 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Rogers Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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