Benton, KY

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 17
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Schools 49
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Residents

4.5k Population +112 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
22% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office29%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$39k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$542 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas2%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Kentucky26
Marshall County9

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Kentucky41
Marshall County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 4 2
Feb 40 5 3
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 58 5 0
May 67 6 0
Jun 75 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 3 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 38 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton, KY

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St Mary School System
21 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Benton, KY

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Bethel University
50 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton, KY

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Lourdes Hospital
21 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Benton, KY

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