At a Glance
Median Income
$69,638
$38,002 per capita
Home Value
$199,400
Zillow: $241,966
Median Rent
$1,003/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
2,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.3% smoking rate
How Benton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benton residents earn a median household income of $69,638 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,002. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,457 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $199,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,966. Median rent is $1,003/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Benton reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,265/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35,954
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,556/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,638
Per Capita$38,002
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$4,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$1,003
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$241,966
Housing Units15,522
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent419/100K
Property2,265/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault351/100K
Burglary229/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation459 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Benton was founded in 1833.
The median home in Benton was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.