Bella Vista, Arkansas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bella Vista, Benton County.
| City | Bella Vista |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Benton |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.481464 |
| Longitude | -94.273264 |
| Population | 31,697 |
| Density | 263.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 72714, 72715 |
| Area Code | 479 |
| County Seat | Bentonville |
| School District | Bentonville Public Schools |
Bella Vista is a locality in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of 31,697. The population density is 263.6 people per km². Bella Vista is located at 36.4815°N, 94.2733°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72714.
Bella Vista unfolds across rolling Ozark hills, a landscape sculpted by ancient waterways and cloaked in dense, whispering forests. It lies 8.3 miles north-north-west of Bentonville, AR (from Bentonville, AR: bearing 334°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of Centerton. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, a scent that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. Sunlight filters through the thick canopy of oak and hickory, dappling the winding roads and the manicured lawns of homes that cling to the slopes. The terrain itself is a constant invitation to explore, with hidden hollows and sudden, expansive views that catch the breath. This is a place where the green of the land feels profound, a deep, enduring verdure that shifts from emerald in spring to a burnished gold as autumn approaches. The story of Bella Vista is one of transformation, from a scattering of rural homesteads to a vibrant retirement and recreational hub. Its genesis is tied to the development of a planned community, drawing people who sought the tranquility of the Ozarks coupled with amenities. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a connection to the land, with many residents drawn to its natural beauty for recreation and a slower pace of life. The presence of numerous golf courses, a testament to its popularity as a leisure destination, punctuates the natural topography, while the many lakes and streams offer a constant murmur of flowing water, a subtle soundtrack to everyday existence in Bella Vista.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bella Vista, Arkansas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bella Vista and Benton County.
Detailed location data for Bella Vista includes the ZIP code (72714), telephone area code (479), county seat of Benton County (Bentonville), and school district assignment (Bentonville Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bella Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |