Benton
- Town in Kentucky
Town
Benton
- grade BOverall Grade
- Town in Kentucky
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 22 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade C+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$136,200
National
$229,800Median Rent
$702
National
$1,096Area Feel
Rural
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Benton Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault67.3national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape44.9national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary381.6national 500.1
- Theft1,301.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft134.7national 284
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Working in Benton
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$53,185
National
$64,994Places to Work in Benton
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Benton Reviews
Rating 3.91 out of 5 22 reviews
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I have absolutely loved growing up in Benton, Kentucky! It may be a small town, but there is still plenty of activities to do. This town is so family friendly and family oriented! That is why so many people that grow up here decide to continue their life's and move back here after college to start their families!
Nice town, with friendly people who have mostly been here their entire lives. This is the case, except in the summer, wherein we are a vastly important tourist stop for people who enjoy camping beside the lake. However, without a full-time fire department, we'll never grow with larger businesses.
Benton could "grow up" more - more diversity, more shopping and dining options would be preferred. It is off to a decent start.