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Benton, AR
Arkansas · Saline County · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Metro
Benton is a mid-size city in Arkansas with a population of 35,954. Residents earn $69,638 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
35,954
Population
1,556/sq mi density
$69,638
Median Income
$38,002 per capita
$199,400
Home Value
$238,319 Zillow
$1,003
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
570
Violent Crime/100K
3,574 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,638 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$199,400 home value, $1,003/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
3
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers Near Benton, AR
4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Benton, AR.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 11th Arkansas Infantry, C.S.A. | Marker is on Dogwood, 0.1 miles east of Arkansas Highway 5, on the right when traveling east. |
| George M. Holt / William Ayers Crawford | Marker is at the intersection of Military Road and Old Congo Road, on the right when traveling north on Military Road. |
| Saline County in the Civil War | Marker is at the intersection of N. Main Street and W. Conway Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Main Street. |
| Saline County Records | Marker is at the intersection of W. Sevier Street and N. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Sevier Street. |