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Benton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marshall County County
Benton, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Benton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Benton residents earn a median household income of $63,368 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,326. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,051 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $159,600 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,068. Median rent is $839/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Benton reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.