At a Glance
Median Income
$103,681
$31,829 per capita
Home Value
$149,500
Zillow: $297,188
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.8% 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+
3.8 / 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 $103,681 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,829. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $149,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,188. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
17.3% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
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 45.
Data Overview
People
Population394
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$103,681
Per Capita$31,829
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$297,188
Housing Units240
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation831 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.