Benton, AL
Living in Benton
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
74
Public Transit
1
Affordability
94
Public Safety
39
Airports
11
Hospitals
60
Colleges
7
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
29
Population
-11 (2010–19)
54 y
Median Age
+8 (2010–19)
57%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
100%
Family Households
+25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years48%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate26%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree39%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
$101k
Median Household Income
+$41k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
23 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$50K to $74K23%
$100K to $124K62%
$150K to $199K15%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$121k
Median Home Value
-$45k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
77%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1939 or earlier69%
Home Value
$100K to $149K60%
$150K to $199K40%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
LP gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Alabama48
Montgomery Metro Area57
Lowndes County67
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Alabama52
Montgomery Metro Area76
Lowndes County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado52
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, AL
Lowndes Academy
12 miles, E
Ellwood Christian Academy
16 miles, NW
Meadowview Christian School
16 miles, NW
John T Morgan Academy
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, AL
Selma University
15 miles, NW
Alabama State University
31 miles, E
Huntingdon College
31 miles, E
South University-Montgomery
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, AL
Hale County Hospital
14 miles, NW
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus
16 miles, NW
Prattville Baptist Hospital
24 miles, NE
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
25 miles, E
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
87 miles, N
Dothan Regional Airport
105 miles, SE
Columbus Airport
111 miles, E