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Benton, TN
Tennessee · Polk County · Cleveland Metro
Benton is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,349. Residents earn $35,000 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,349
Population
445/sq mi density
$35,000
Median Income
$22,473 per capita
$167,700
Home Value
$253,673 Zillow
$530
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
318
Violent Crime/100K
2,703 property/100K
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$167,700 home value, $530/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
318 violent crimes/100K (16% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
3
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Benton, TN
3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Benton, TN.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Historic Benton Station | Marker is at the intersection of Benton Station Road and Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Benton Station Road. |
| Nancy Ward | Marker is on Old Tennessee Route 411, ½ mile north of Hwy 411, on the right when traveling north. |
| The Halfway House | Marker is on U.S. 64, on the right when traveling west. |