Benton City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

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 $227,018 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
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, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Benton City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,042
45% below
$32,398 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
71% below
Zillow: $227,018
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
97% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Benton City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Benton City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Benton City residents earn a median household income of $41,042 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,398. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Benton City is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,018. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

1.1% of adults in Benton City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Benton City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population112
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1,120/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$227,018
Housing Units62
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
Elevation823 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Benton City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (33 miles).
28.6% of the population has a disability.