At a Glance
Median Income
$59,759
$31,330 per capita
Violent Crime
211/100K
1,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
62.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
299 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benton residents earn a median household income of $59,759 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,330. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Benton reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,790/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Benton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
62.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population448
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density98/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,759
Per Capita$31,330
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$176,525
Housing Units175
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property1,790/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,590/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation330 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+62.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute43 min
Broadband59.7%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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