Benton County, TN

Living in Benton County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 2
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 20
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Schools 11
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Residents

16k Population -316 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate46%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$454 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas37%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton County

United States45
Tennessee62

Property Crime in Benton County

United States48
Tennessee59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 4 1
Feb 41 5 2
Mar 50 5 0
Apr 59 5 0
May 67 6 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 40 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado39
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton County, TN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton County, TN

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Colleges

Colleges near Benton County, TN

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Bethel University
25 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton County, TN

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Three Rivers Hospital
16 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Benton County, TN

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