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Benton, MO
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Benton, MO
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 $82,679 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,517. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton is $256,900 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,653. Median rent is $771/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Benton reports 891 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,126/100K.
Education
39.1% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.