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Benton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ringgold County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
23
Population
30/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$24,939 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
266
Violent Crime/100K
1,872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
15
Median year built: 1965
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$659/mo
1 Bedroom
$729/mo
2 Bedroom
$956/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,209/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,348/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,132 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $659 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $729 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $956 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,209 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,348 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 15 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |