Benton, LA
Living in Benton
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute68
Public Transit5
Affordability90
Public Safety42
Airports4
Hospitals23
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.2kPopulation+305 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black40%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$512Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Louisiana59
Shreveport Metro Area71
Bossier Parish62
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Louisiana69
Shreveport Metro Area82
Bossier Parish72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado36
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, LA
Providence Classical Academy
7 miles, S
Loyola College Preparatory High School
13 miles, S
St John Berchmans Cathedral School
13 miles, S
St Marks Cathedral School
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, LA
Centenary College of Louisiana
14 miles, S
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
18 miles, S
East Texas Baptist University
38 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, LA
Red River Behavioral Center, Llc
10 miles, S
Brentwood Hospital
13 miles, S
Specialists Hospital Shreveport
13 miles, S
Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton, LA
Shreveport Regional Airport
18 miles, S
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
55 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
60 miles, W
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
100 miles, W