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Benton, MO


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Benton, Missouri

Benton, Missouri, in Scott county, is 107 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 113 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 732 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Benton

In Benton, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Benton had a median family income of $45,179.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Benton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benton that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Benton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Benton, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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