Benton, MO
Living in Benton
Bikeability11
Walkability40
Commute79
Public Transit12
Affordability93
Public Safety54
Airports12
Hospitals21
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
900Population+180 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated
58%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$2.6k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office28%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$8 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
LP gas1%
Utility gas44%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Missouri53
Scott County55
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Missouri54
Scott County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, MO
St Denis School
0 miles, W
St Augustine School
6 miles, N
St Ambrose School
8 miles, NW
St Joseph School
9 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
15 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
46 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
65 miles, SE
Murray State University
76 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, MO
Saint Francis Medical Center
14 miles, N
Missouri Delta Medical Center
15 miles, S
Southeasthealth
15 miles, N
Southeasthealth Center of Stoddard County
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Benton, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
9 miles, N
Barkley Regional Airport
43 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
101 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
122 miles, N