Rogers, AR Frost Line Depth: 18 in

Verified

18in

46 cm · 1 ft 6 in

Set in the building code Rogers has adopted.

Source and how we checked

Document: rogersar.gov

Climate: 101 nights a year at or below 32 °F (NOAA 1991–2020, Bentonville 4 S, 3.5 mi).

Checked Oct 2026. Report a correction

Footings Deck Water line Fence post

101nights a year at or below 32 °F
65%of nearby soil rated “high” for frost action (USDA)

How deep is the frost line in Rogers?

"{confirmed quote}". Footings, piers and other permanent supports must reach at least this depth (IRC R403.1.4.1).

Who sets the frost line depth in Rogers?

Arkansas leaves the frost line depth to each city or county, and Rogers fills it in when it adopts the residential code. The value above comes from Rogers’s own document on rogersar.gov. See how Arkansas sets frost line depth.

How deep do footings, decks and water lines need to be in Rogers?

House or garage footing Deck footing Water service line Fence post

House or garage footing in Rogers: dig at least 18 in (46 cm). Below the frost line and at least 12 in deep (IRC R403.1.4).

Minimum depths in Rogers with a 18 in frost line
Project	Depth	Rule
House or garage footing	18 in	Below the frost line and at least 12 in deep (IRC R403.1.4)
Deck footing (attached)	18 in	Below the frost line and at least 12 in deep (IRC R507.3)
Water service line	24 in	6 in below the frost line and at least 12 in deep (IRC P2603.5)
Fence post bottom	18 in	No code rule; common practice is below the frost line

Work out posts, concrete and footing sizes with the fence post depth calculator or the deck footing calculator.

How cold does it get in Rogers?

Average lows are at or below freezing from Dec to Feb. 101 nights a year reach 32 °F or colder; Jan is coldest, with an average low of 24.2 °F.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bentonville 4 S station, 3.5 mi away, elevation 1,220 ft.

Monthly temperatures as a table

°F	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Low	24.2	27.2	35.5	44	53.9	62.9	66.5	65.2	57.2	45.9	35.9	26.9
High	46.2	51.4	60	69.4	76.6	84.8	89.4	89.5	82.2	71.4	59	49.2

Rogers has more freezing nights than 23 of the 25 other Arkansas places we track. The Arkansas median is 66. Coldest: Benton County; mildest: Miller County.

How likely is the soil in Rogers to heave?

Moderate 24%High 65%

USDA rates the sampled soil around Rogers as 11% none, 24% moderate, 65% high for frost action (main soils: Captina, Jay, Tonti).

USDA NRCS soil survey, 9 sample points within 2 mi. Higher frost action means more risk of heave; see frost heave.

How do you confirm the frost line before you dig in Rogers?

Call 811 at least a few working days before you dig, so buried lines are marked.
Confirm the frost line depth with the Rogers building department.
Ask whether your project needs a permit (decks, larger sheds and footings usually do).
Dig below 18 in unless the building department tells you otherwise.
Book the footing inspection before you pour concrete.

Rogers at a glance

Frost line depth: 18 in
County: Benton County
Population (2023 est.): 74,035
Mean annual temperature: 57.3 °F
ZIP codes (6): 72712 · 72713 · 72718 · 72745 · 72756 · 72758