Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Benton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 394. Residents earn $103,681 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Benton receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Benton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Benton is $103,681, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Benton among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Benton is $149,500, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Benton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,681 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,829 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,434 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,293 |
| County GDP | $20,586M |
| Restaurants | 426 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 716 |
| Manufacturing | 835 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,493 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $149,500 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $894 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,032 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,242 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,489 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,992 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,493 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,847/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.6 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 831 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5098°N, 85.7662°W |
| County FIPS | 18039 |
Winner: Republican by 32.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.92 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 426 |
| Retail Stores | 716 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |