Benton has a population of approximately 1,436 and experiences a population change rate of 26.19%. The population density is 473.5 / sq mi .
Benton has a population of approximately 1,436 and experiences a population change rate of 26.19%. The population density is 473.5 / sq mi .
The median household income for Benton is $39,474, with 564 households and an average household size of 2.28.
The median value of a home in Benton is $211,500 with an appreciation rate of 22.80%. 56.15% of housing in the state is owned while 32.81% is rented.
The cost of living in Benton is 89.6 %.
The unemployment rate in Benton is 3.20%, and recent job growth is at 0.21%. Future job growth is projected at 22.62%.
The sales tax rate in Benton is 9.75%, while the income tax rate is 0.00% .
School expenditures in Benton are $9,989, and the school ratio is 13.7:1.
The average high temperature in July is 88.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 27 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 54.7 inches per year, with 2.8 inches of snow per year.