Benton, MO

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 40
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Commute 79
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 20
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Schools 52
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Residents

900 Population +180 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated
58% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$2.6k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office28%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$174k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$425 Median Monthly Rent +$8 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity55%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Missouri53
Scott County55

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Missouri54
Scott County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 2
Feb 38 4 3
Mar 47 4 1
Apr 57 5 0
May 67 5 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 47 5 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton, MO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton, MO

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St Denis School
0 miles, W
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St Augustine School
6 miles, N
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St Ambrose School
8 miles, NW
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St Joseph School
9 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Benton, MO

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton, MO

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Southeasthealth
15 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Benton, MO

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