Benton, KY
Living in Benton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute93
Public Transit1
Affordability93
Public Safety85
Airports16
Hospitals44
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation+112 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office29%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$542Median Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas2%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Kentucky26
Marshall County9
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Kentucky41
Marshall County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 3 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, KY
Northside Baptist Christian School
17 miles, SW
Harmony Christian School
19 miles, S
St Mary School System
21 miles, NW
St Mary Elementary School
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, KY
Murray State University
17 miles, S
The University of Tennessee-Martin
45 miles, SW
Bethel University
50 miles, S
Austin Peay State University
60 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, KY
Marshall County Hospital
1 miles, NW
Murray-Calloway County Hospital
17 miles, S
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
17 miles, W
Lourdes Hospital
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Benton, KY
Barkley Regional Airport
27 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
72 miles, W
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
90 miles, NE
Evansville Regional Airport
94 miles, NE