At a Glance
Median Income
$89,531
$49,681 per capita
Home Value
$179,600
Zillow: $349,357
Median Rent
$989/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
13.7% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benton residents earn a median household income of $89,531 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $179,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,357. Median rent is $989/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
39.0% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population896
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,531
Per Capita$49,681
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,600
Rent$989
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$349,357
Housing Units392
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain32.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,373 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Benton was founded in 1909.
The median home in Benton was built in 1989.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.