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Benton, KY
B+
Population: 4,734
Home Price: $133,100
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Overview
Benton is a small town in the state of Kentucky with a population of 4,734. Benton has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
25.0 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Benton, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,267
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,276
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
46.9
41.5
42.3
Gender
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Male
46.7%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
53.3%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Benton
Kentucky
United States
White
93.0%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
2.4%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.7%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$133,100
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$639
$610
$801
Family Households
46.2%
46.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.8%
36.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
75.0%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
25.0%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Benton
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.4%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
40.8%
40.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
30.3%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.7%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
6.1%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
38.0%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
53.7%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Murder
0.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
22.4
20.7
38.0
Robbery
22.4
23.6
40.7
Assault
44.8
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Benton
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
358.7
259.3
336.1
Theft
3317.6
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
89.7
141.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Benton, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sweet potato
fast food
vegan food
gourmet food
crawfish
pizza
fast food chains
red wine
vegan
grocery
brunch
sandwiches
fermented
recipes
cooking
panda express
taco bell
cheeseburgers
salad bar
teas
basketball
football
college basketball
ncaa basketball
video games
nba
college football
ncaa football
little league
baseball
ncaa football nfl
fantasy sports
nba nfl
coaches
mlb nba
softball
teams
ncaa
golf
hoops
inspired by
home decor
cinema
collection
pixel art
photography
creation
studios
immersive
philanthropy
painting
imagery
composition
studio
poems
abstract
nature
posters
crafts
architecture
spare time
spending time
video games
sports cards
tv shows
fishing
philadelphia eagles
books
fast cars
computers
skss
hot wheels
photography
apple products
photography hiking
dd
junk
toys
nascar
hunting
sports
ncaa football nfl
nba nfl
mlb nba
family friendly
local news
tv
tv shows
classic rock
cinema
photography
advertising
marketing
studios
nightlife
podcasting
studio
producer
arts
publicity
sports
family friendly
summer
fishing
space
winter
photography
air conditioning
wildlife
nightlife
beach
hunting
arts
nature
patio
ski
dining
facility
mountains
browse our
browse our inventory
home decor
pharmacy
dealership
retail store
online store
restaurantsfast food
retail
newused
coffee shop
gourmet food
preowned
liquor store
cracker barrel
superstore
christmas gifts
gas station
vendor
amazon
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