At a Glance
Median Income
$65,035
$22,960 per capita
Home Value
$277,500
Zillow: $575,110
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.7% 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+
3.6 / 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 $65,035 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,960. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $277,500 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,110. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
17.2% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population368
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans22.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,035
Per Capita$22,960
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$277,500
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$575,110
Housing Units172
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain4.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation5,367 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (99 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.