Benton, TN

Living in Benton

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 16
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Schools 3
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Residents

1.5k Population -197 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$3.2k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector82%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$427 Median Monthly Rent +$21 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Benton

United States45
Tennessee62
Cleveland Metro Area61
Polk County31

Property Crime in Benton

United States48
Tennessee59
Cleveland Metro Area72
Polk County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 5 1
Feb 42 5 1
Mar 49 5 1
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 5 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 49 5 0
Dec 40 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton

Inland Flooding43
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Benton, TN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Benton, TN

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Bowman Hills School
11 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Benton, TN

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Lee University
12 miles, W
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Bryan College-Dayton
30 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Benton, TN

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Adventhealth Murray
28 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Benton, TN

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Lovell Field
33 miles, W
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McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NE
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