The Town FilesPea Ridge, Arkansas
City in Benton County · population 6,559 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,500
- Household income
- $95,521
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 33.4
Pea Ridge is a city of 6,559 people in Benton County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $297,500, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks better for families than 97% of Arkansas towns, better for cycling than 94% of Arkansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Arkansas towns.
How Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge is worth $297,500, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $95,521, which is more affordable than 33% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,818 a month. 78.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pea Ridge | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,500 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,818 | $792 |
| Median household income | $95,521 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.2% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pea Ridge
| People | Pea Ridge | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.0% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.2% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 84.4% |
Weather in Pea Ridge
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.1 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pea Ridge since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 95 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 12, 2006.
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 Pea Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Pea Ridge
5 public schools with 2,587 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEA RIDGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-9 | 627 | 15.7 |
| PEA RIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 604 | 20.1 |
| PEA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 580 | 15.3 |
| PEA RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-6 | 393 | 17.9 |
| PEA RIDGE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-4 | 383 | 17.4 |
Towns near Pea Ridge
- Little Flock, AR4.5 mi · 3,055 people · home $467,600
- Bella Vista, AR8.2 mi · 30,104 people · home $296,700
- Bentonville, AR8.9 mi · 54,164 people · home $428,500
- Rogers, AR9.1 mi · 69,908 people · home $308,200
- Centerton, AR11.7 mi · 17,792 people · home $338,500
- Cave Springs, AR13.2 mi · 5,495 people · home $460,300
- Lowell, AR13.3 mi · 9,839 people · home $284,200
- Gravette, AR13.8 mi · 3,547 people · home $216,300
Pea Ridge questions
Is Pea Ridge, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pea Ridge scores better for retirees than 59% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 46%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Pea Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Pea Ridge is valued at $297,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,521, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,818 a month.
What is the weather like in Pea Ridge?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 10.1 inches of snow.
Does Pea Ridge get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pea Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. 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)