Gentry in Benton County's Northwest Arkansas Growth Zone
Gentry sits in the western part of Benton County, roughly fifteen miles west of Siloam Springs and about thirty miles from Bentonville. The city has approximately 3,397 residents and has experienced modest growth as the broader northwest Arkansas economy expands outward from the Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville core. State Highway 12 runs through town, providing east-west connectivity across the county.
Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari is Gentry's most distinctive attraction. The park allows visitors to drive through open enclosures with free-roaming animals including bison, elk, and various exotic species. It has operated since 1988 and draws families from across the region, particularly during warmer months. The park is a rare feature for a town this size and gives Gentry an identity distinct from other small Benton County communities.
Benton County as a whole has transformed over the past three decades from a rural, agricultural area into a metropolitan hub. Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville has attracted thousands of vendor companies, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has reshaped the cultural landscape. Gentry remains at the periphery of this growth, retaining a small-town character while gradually absorbing spillover development. Local employers include the school district, small poultry operations, and service businesses catering to the growing residential population.
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Gentry sits in the western part of Benton County, roughly fifteen miles west of Siloam Springs and about thirty miles from Bentonville. The city has approximately 3,397 residents and has experienced modest growth as the broader northwest Arkansas economy expands outward from the Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville core. State Highway 12 runs through town, providing east-west connectivity across the county.
Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari is Gentry's most distinctive attraction. The park allows visitors to drive through open enclosures with free-roaming animals including bison, elk, and various exotic species. It has operated since 1988 and draws families from across the region, particularly during warmer months. The park is a rare feature for a town this size and gives Gentry an identity distinct from other small Benton County communities.
Benton County as a whole has transformed over the past three decades from a rural, agricultural area into a metropolitan hub. Walmart's global headquarters in Bentonville has attracted thousands of vendor companies, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has reshaped the cultural landscape. Gentry remains at the periphery of this growth, retaining a small-town character while gradually absorbing spillover development. Local employers include the school district, small poultry operations, and service businesses catering to the growing residential population.
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