The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[7] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 35,014 people, 13,082 households, and 8,913 families residing in the city.

At the 2000 census there were 21,906 people in 8,713 households, including 6,186 families, in the city.

There were 9,315 housing units at an average density of 519.3 per square mile (200.5/km2).

Public education for early childhood, elementary and secondary students is provided by:[12] A small area near Frontage Road to the southeast is physically in the Harmony Grove School District, which operates Benton Harmony Grove High School.