Benton, LA

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 16
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 16
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Schools 97
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Residents

2.2k Population +305 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black40%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +14% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value +$65k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$512 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Louisiana59
Shreveport Metro Area71
Bossier Parish62

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Louisiana69
Shreveport Metro Area82
Bossier Parish72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 49 5 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 64 4 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 3 0
Aug 82 3 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 65 5 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado36
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton, LA

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Brentwood Hospital
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Airports

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