Benton, AR

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 6
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Schools 54
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Residents

36k Population +6.6k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$622 Median Monthly Rent +$114 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Arkansas71
Little Rock Metro Area78
Saline County38

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Arkansas71
Little Rock Metro Area83
Saline County56

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 44 4 2
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 80 3 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 5 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 42 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado27
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