10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rogers, AR

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For old-fashioned, small-town charm within the booming Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, look no further than Rogers. This welcoming town on the edge of beautiful, serene Beaver Lake has a front-row seat to the allure of the Ozarks, so outdoor adventure is never far away. For in-town entertainment, the city has two major shopping areas plus the Rogers Commercial Historic District. The Arkansas Music Pavilion on the south end of town is a popular spot for larger outdoor concerts, and the mesmerizing Crystal Bridges in neighboring Bentonville houses the region’s most impressive collection of contemporary art. It’s no surprise Rogers often ranks among the best and most affordable places in the country to call home — if you want a well-rounded retirement, this is the place to be.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Rogers are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Rogers retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Rogers, AR

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $2,500 in Rogers and $2,600 within the Fayetteville area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Arkansas was around $2,500.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Rogers are rated five points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Rogers is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
95	91	97	93	96	102

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$65,178 per year	$40,244 per year	$56,881 per year	$30,181 per year	$34,858 per year	$1,753 per year	$578 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Rogers include:

Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, ICU, joint replacement

Northwest Medical Center – Springdale

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 300+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, physical therapy, ICU

Weather and Climate

Like most of Arkansas, Rogers has a humid subtropical climate, meaning the area experiences four seasons with relatively mild temperatures. In fact, the average temperature is above 50F for nine months of the year. Summers tend to be hot with lots of moisture in the air, and winters are usually cool but not extremely cold. Rogers receives plenty of rainfall, particularly in the spring, although droughts can occur in late summer. Thunderstorms are common throughout the year, with the biggest threat of severe storms and tornadoes occurring during spring. Winter storms are less common, and they usually bring more sleet and freezing rain than snow. The average humidity level in Rogers is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during June at about 72%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
33°F	44°F	22°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
78°F	89°F	66°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 69

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 47″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
34.4	9.9%	68,592	1,804.5 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	2.4%	1.7%	33.8%	1.2%	2.6%	58.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Springdale: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 19/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Benton County

Democratic	Republican	Other
62.9%	28.9%	7.8%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in or near Rogers include:

• Daisy Airgun Museum
• Rogers Historical Museum
• Rogers Commercial Historic District
• Frisco Caboose
• Old Post Office
• The Lane Hotel
• Applegate Drugstore
• Bank of Rogers Building
• Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — Bentonville

Outdoor attractions in or nearby Rogers:

• Lake Atalanta Park (waterfront trails and forest boardwalks)
• Pea Ridge National Military Park
• The Railyard Bike Park
• Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area
• Beaver Lake

Rogers’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Arkansas Public Theatre
• Arkansas Music Pavilion
• Walmart NW Arkansas Championship (LPGA golf tournament)
• Rogers Aquatics Center
• Frisco Station Mall
• Pinnacle Hills Promenade (outdoor mall)
• Rogers Commercial Historic District (downtown shopping area)

Transportation

Public transportation in Rogers is available via Ozark Regional Transit (ORT), which operates bus routes throughout the city and offers a paratransit service for seniors. Rogers also has a trail system within the city for hikers and bicyclists.