Median Income
$82,679
10% higher than US avg
Home Value
$256,900
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
39.1%
16% higher than US avg
Median Rent
$771
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
54% lower than US avg
How Benton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population832
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,300/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,679
Per Capita$39,517
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.7%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$256,900
Rent$771
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$197,653
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+93.7%
School Score5.49
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.5%
Is Benton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Benton receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Benton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Benton is $82,679, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Benton is $256,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Benton has a population of 832 with a density of 1,300 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 5% Black.
Population
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
The median household income in Benton is $82,679, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,679 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,517 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
The median home value in Benton is $256,900, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $771 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,653.
Home Values
| Census Median | $256,900 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,653 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $97 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $771 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $690 |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $929 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,194 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,453 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Benton, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 33.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Benton vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
Food & Exercise