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Benton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lowndes County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
34
Population
113/sq mi density
$80,000
Home Value
$190,733 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,370
Violent Crime/100K
10,505 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,370 violent crimes/100K (261% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Benton (4)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Manufacturing
980 jobs
12 firms
$73,830/yr
Retail Trade
183 jobs
24 firms
$32,738/yr
Construction
114 jobs
15 firms
$51,876/yr
Professional & Technical Services
18 jobs
8 firms
$90,495/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Manufacturing
4.46
Construction
0.81
Retail Trade
0.68
Professional & Technical Services
0.10
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 980 | 12 | $1,420 | $73,830 | 4.46 |
| Retail Trade | 183 | 24 | $630 | $32,738 | 0.68 |
| Construction | 114 | 15 | $998 | $51,876 | 0.81 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 18 | 8 | $1,740 | $90,495 | 0.10 |