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Benton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
832
Population
1,300/sq mi density
$82,679
Median Income
$39,517 per capita
$256,900
Home Value
$197,653 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
891
Violent Crime/100K
4,126 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,679 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$256,900 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
891 violent crimes/100K (134% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Benton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2931°N, 93.3037°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Sedalia Regional (DMO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.5").