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Benton, Tennessee, in Polk county, is 38 miles E of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 99 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 1,138 residents in the town.
In Benton, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Benton had a median family income of $31,146.
Benton folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Benton that were owner-occupied was 67%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Benton. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.
In Benton, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in Benton, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.
Comparing Benton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Working at Home | |  |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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