Coordinates: 36°13′53″N 94°7′37″W / 36.23139°N 94.12694°W / 36.23139; -94.12694

Bethel Heights, Arkansas

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Bethel Heights, Arkansas
City
Coordinates: Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyBenton
Incorporated1967
Area
 • Total2.5 sq mi (6 km2)
 • Land2.5 sq mi (6 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,372
 • Density950/sq mi (370/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72764
Area code(s)479
FIPS code05-05650
GNIS feature ID0076327


Bethel Heights is a city in Benton County, Arkansas, United States. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas region. The population was 2,372 at the 2020 census.

History[edit | edit source]

Bethel Heights was incorporated in 1967. The city has experienced significant growth in recent years, largely due to its proximity to the larger cities of Springdale and Fayetteville.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Bethel Heights is located at Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), all land.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 2,372 people, 800 households, and 600 families residing in the city. The population density was 948.8 people per square mile (366.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was predominantly White, with a significant Hispanic population.

Government[edit | edit source]

Bethel Heights operates under a mayor-council form of government. The city council consists of elected officials who serve staggered terms.

Education[edit | edit source]

The city is served by the Springdale School District, which includes Springdale High School and other educational institutions.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Bethel Heights is closely tied to the larger metropolitan area of Northwest Arkansas, which includes major employers such as Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Bethel Heights is accessible via several major highways, including U.S. Route 71 and Interstate 49. The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas National Airport.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD