At a Glance
Median Income
$75,938
$32,205 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
Zillow: $213,674
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How Benton Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Benton Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Benton Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Benton Ridge residents earn a median household income of $75,938 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,205. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,961 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Benton Ridge is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,674. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.0% of adults in Benton Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Benton Ridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population328
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$75,938
Per Capita$32,205
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$7,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$213,674
Housing Units173
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation783 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Benton Ridge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.