Published June 25, 2026 · 40 years in trucking & the trades
What we cover in Bono
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Why folks in Bono choose a local agent
When you're in Bono, Craighead County, you get a real person who knows AR — not a 1-800 menu. Billy E. Whited is a licensed local agent shopping 80+ carriers to fit your home, vehicle, farm, or business, and can quote, bind, or sit down with you in person, over Zoom, or on the phone.
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Insurance in Bono: the local picture
Population: 2409 (2020)
Housing in Bono
The median age of real estate in Bono, Arkansas, is 26 years. The housing stock includes manufactured homes, suggesting a mix of housing types, likely including both frame and manufactured constructions. For replacement cost and roofs, the presence of manufactured homes implies a portion of the housing stock will have simpler roof structures (shingle or metal) and potentially lower overall replacement costs compared to traditional stick-built homes. (Sources: https://www.bestplaces.net/housing/city/arkansas/bono, https://homenation.com/state/arkansas/city/bono, https://www.manufacturedhomes.com/city/Bono/Arkansas/)
Major local employers & who's hiring
- Westside Consolidated School District #5 — Education hiring
- Arkansas Industrial Manufacturing (AIM) — Automation Machinery Manufacturing hiring
- Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing Co — Lighting Fixtures Manufacturing
Local Bono businesses
A few businesses that call Bono home — independent of our agency.
- Bono Auto Parts & Service — Auto Parts & Service
- Subway — Restaurant
- Access Medical Clinic-Bono — Medical Clinic
- Kum & Go — c-store
- Citgo — c-store
- First National Bank — financial
- Will Jackson Trucking — trucking
- Extreme ATV Repair LLC — main-street
- A-1 Tire and Auto — main-street
- Poker Chip Custom Cycles — main-street
- La Casa De La Fiesta — main-street
- Vaughns Pit Stop BBQ — main-street
Local landmarks & geography
- Lake Frierson — A 335-acre lake within Lake Frierson State Park, affecting flood risk and property value for nearby areas, and offering recreational value.
- Ripley Lake — A 20-acre lake near Bono, affecting flood risk and property value for nearby areas, and offering recreational value.
- Bayou Deview River — Part of the Cache River-Bayou DeView Project for flood control in Craighead County, indicating regional flood risk that could impact areas of Bono.
- Lake Frierson State Park — A state park encompassing Lake Frierson, influencing property values in adjacent areas due to amenities and potential for natural hazard exposure (e.g., flooding, wind).
- Interstate 555 (I-555) — A major interstate highway near Bono, impacting property value due to accessibility and potential for increased traffic noise or commercial development.
- U.S. Highway 63 (US 63) — A main commercial corridor connecting Bono, influencing property values along its route and facilitating commercial activity.
Local facts that shape your coverage
- Bono had a population of 2,409 at the 2020 census. — Basic demographic information.
- It is a city in Craighead County, Arkansas, and is part of the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. — Geographic and regional context.
- Flooding has historically been a significant issue for Bono due to its location in the lowlands west of Crowley’s Ridge. — Specific hazard fact.
- The economy of Bono employs approximately 1.26 thousand people, with Arkansas State University in nearby Jonesboro being a major employer in the metropolitan area. — Economic context and major employer.
Local figures compiled from public sources: en.wikipedia.org · encyclopediaofarkansas.net · datausa.io · westsideschools.org · aim1.us · yellowpages.com. Estimates — verify current details with the original source.
Insurance requirements in Arkansas
Arkansas is an at-fault (tort) state: every driver must carry liability insurance, and insurers must offer uninsured/underinsured-motorist coverage. Arkansas sits in a severe-weather corridor — tornadoes, large hail, and river/flash flooding are real exposures for homes, farms, and businesses. As an independent agency we shop multiple carriers to fit Arkansas's requirements and weather risk to your budget. Verify current state minimums with the Arkansas Insurance Department.
Bono, AR insurance — common questions
How much does insurance cost in Bono, AR?
Rates in Bono and Craighead County depend on your home, vehicles, business, and the coverage you choose. As an independent agency we shop 80+ carriers to find your best price — start a quote or call 573-594-5148 for a real number.
Do you write insurance in Bono?
Yes. InsureToday24 (BNW Services LLC) is a licensed local agency serving Bono and all of AR — home, auto, farm, business, life, and more.
Can I get a quote in Bono today?
Absolutely. You can buy simple lines online in minutes, or book a quick consult — in person, over Zoom, or by phone — and we'll get you covered fast.