Benton County, TN
Living in Benton County
Bikeability
3
Walkability
2
Commute
61
Public Transit
6
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
42
Hospitals
48
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton County, TN
Camden United Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Natchez Trace Youth Academy
20 miles, SE
Lakeside Christian Academy
24 miles, NW
St Patrick Catholic School
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton County, TN
Bethel University
25 miles, W
Murray State University
40 miles, N
The University of Tennessee-Martin
48 miles, NW
Austin Peay State University
51 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton County, TN
Camden General Hospital
2 miles, SW
Three Rivers Hospital
16 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County
19 miles, W
Henry County Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benton County, TN
Nashville International Airport
78 miles, E
Barkley Regional Airport
79 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
115 miles, NW
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
123 miles, SE