Benton, AL
Living in Benton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute74
Public Transit1
Affordability94
Public Safety39
Airports11
Hospitals60
Colleges7
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29Population-11 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
57%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
100%Family Households+25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years48%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate26%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree39%
Households
Family household100%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$41k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
$50K to $74K23%
$100K to $124K62%
$150K to $199K15%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value-$45k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
77%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1939 or earlier69%
Home Value
$100K to $149K60%
$150K to $199K40%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
LP gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Alabama48
Montgomery Metro Area57
Lowndes County67
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Alabama52
Montgomery Metro Area76
Lowndes County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 46 | 4 | 0 |
Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado52
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, AL
Lowndes Academy
12 miles, E
Ellwood Christian Academy
16 miles, NW
Meadowview Christian School
16 miles, NW
John T Morgan Academy
16 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, AL
Selma University
15 miles, NW
Alabama State University
31 miles, E
Huntingdon College
31 miles, E
South University-Montgomery
35 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, AL
Hale County Hospital
14 miles, NW
Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus
16 miles, NW
Prattville Baptist Hospital
24 miles, NE
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Benton, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
25 miles, E
Dothan Regional Airport
105 miles, SE
Columbus Airport
111 miles, E