Benton, AR
Living in Benton
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute65
Public Transit2
Affordability79
Public Safety56
Airports21
Hospitals18
Colleges6
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation+6.6k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$622Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Arkansas71
Little Rock Metro Area78
Saline County38
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Arkansas71
Little Rock Metro Area83
Saline County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, AR
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Victory Baptist Academy
5 miles, SW
Avilla Christian Academy
7 miles, N
Southwest Christian Academy
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, AR
Strayer University-Arkansas
15 miles, NE
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
17 miles, NE
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
19 miles, NE
Philander Smith College
20 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, AR
Saline Memorial Hospital
1 miles, W
Arkansas Heart Hospital, Llc
15 miles, NE
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
16 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Benton, AR
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
112 miles, SW
Fort Smith Regional Airport
114 miles, NW
Monroe Regional Airport
146 miles, S