At a Glance
Median Income
$59,744
$31,075 per capita
Home Value
$192,800
Zillow: $351,845
Median Rent
$829/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
19.0% 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+
3.7 / 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 $59,744 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,075. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,667 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $192,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,845. Median rent is $829/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
18.7% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,408
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,744
Per Capita$31,075
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$7,656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,800
Rent$829
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$351,845
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,647/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation207 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.