Benton, TN
Living in Benton
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute51
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety62
Airports52
Hospitals47
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-197 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income+$3.2k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector82%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$21 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Benton
United States45
Tennessee62
Cleveland Metro Area61
Polk County31
Property Crime in Benton
United States48
Tennessee59
Cleveland Metro Area72
Polk County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Benton
Inland Flooding43
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Benton, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Benton, TN
Shenandoah Ranch Academy
5 miles, N
The Montessori School of Cleveland
10 miles, W
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School
11 miles, W
Bowman Hills School
11 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Benton, TN
Lee University
12 miles, W
Tennessee Wesleyan University
19 miles, N
Southern Adventist University
24 miles, W
Bryan College-Dayton
30 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Benton, TN
Tennova Health Care-Cleveland
12 miles, W
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
19 miles, N
Fannin Regional Hospital
24 miles, SE
Adventhealth Murray
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Benton, TN
Lovell Field
33 miles, W
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NE
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
107 miles, S
Asheville Regional Airport
120 miles, E