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Benham, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Norton city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
628 Population 2,730/sq mi density
$52,652 Median Income $23,311 per capita
$54,500 Home Value $54,823 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 13.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,652 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Benham, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,652
30% below
$23,311 per capita
Home Value
$54,500
81% below
Zillow: $54,823
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
13.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Benham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Benham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
19%
Rent
62%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Benham a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Benham residents earn a median household income of $52,652 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,311. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Benham is $54,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $54,823. Median rent is $723/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Benham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Benham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Benham has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,730/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,652
Per Capita$23,311
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,500
Rent$723
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$54,823
Housing Units311
Rent Burden13.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death21,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain56.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,570 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute12 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Benham was founded in 1961.
The median home in Benham was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (92 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.