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Benton, AR


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Benton, Arkansas

Introduction to Benton, Arkansas

Benton, Arkansas, in Saline county, is 21 miles SW of Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 149 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. This city is located in the Little Rock – North Little Rock area. About 21,906 people reside in Benton.

Benton History

The Europeans first arrived in Arkansas during the expedition of Hernando De Soto, a Spanish explorer, in the year 1541. The city of Benton was first settled in 1833. It was chartered when Arkansas became a state in the year 1836. The city was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a Senator from Missouri.

Benton and nearby Attractions

  • Saline County Public Library
  • Benton Square Shopping Center
  • Bernard W Holland Park
  • Penny Arcade
  • Gann Museum

Things To Do In Benton

Benton city has a range of shopping centers including the Lincoln Square Shopping Center, Benton Square Shopping Center, and Ferguson Plaza Shopping Center. There are many churches in Benton including the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Saint Matthews Episcopal Church, and Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. There are several parks, such as Lyle Park and Bernard W Holland Park, coupled with recreational facilities. Penny Arcade is an amusement park that tourists will enjoy. Old Fashioned Day is a local festival held in the city of Benton.

Benton Transportation

Adams Field is the nearest airport to Benton city.

Benton Higher Education

Otts Aviation is located in Benton. There are other higher education institutes that can be attended from this city such as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Henderson State University.

High Points

Benton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBenton Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyBenton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBenton Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBenton People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%Benton Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Benton College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Benton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Benton, AR

Comparing Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women610
Well-Paid Single Men510
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income610
People in Middle Class or Better610
People Above Poverty610
College Educated Adults510

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home36
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents61
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21

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