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Benton City, MO

Missouri

Benton City is a small town in Missouri with a population of 112. Residents earn $41,042 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
112 Population 1,120/sq mi density
$41,042 Median Income $32,398 per capita
$81,300 Home Value
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,042 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,042
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,300
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 1.1%
97% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

How Benton City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population112
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,120/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans98.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,042
Per Capita$32,398
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units62
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking19.4%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.49

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband55.0%

Is Benton City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Benton City receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Benton City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Benton City is $41,042, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Benton City is $81,300, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Benton City has a population of 112 with a density of 1,120 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

112
Total Population
1,120
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Benton City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Benton City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Benton City is $41,042, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Benton City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,042
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Benton City is $81,300, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,300
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$690
1 Bedroom$708
2 Bedrooms$929
3 Bedrooms$1,194
4 Bedrooms$1,453

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.2%
Housing Units62
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

In Benton City, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 19.4% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Benton City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD8.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.4%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.9%
Short Sleep39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.6%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits53.9%

Food & Exercise

1.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+1.1%
97% below US avg
High School+90.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.49
F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,120/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone92.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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