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Bella Vista, Arkansas retirement guide

Arkansas

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Bella Vista: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,97144
Healthcare
Poor44
Safety
4 / 5 · Very Good91
Climate
3.8 / 5 · Very Good59
Large rocks separate a roadway and a lake in Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Is Bella Vista a good place to retire?

Bella Vista can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.5 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,956

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,980

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Housing
$1,587
Utilities
$96
Food
$526
Transportation
$771

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,294

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$618

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

1

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

estimated

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.3 / 5 · Moderate

Safety

estimated

2.7 / 5 · Caution

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Low Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Air Quality

estimated

4.3 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

1.4 / 5 · Poor

Age 50+

city

50.7% · Very strong 50+ presence

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation