Benton, Kentucky

Population 4,395

Benton is located in Marshall County, KY. The population is 4,395, making Benton the largest city in Marshall County.

There are 12 public schools in Benton with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Benton is low , and there are 36 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Benton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Benton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Benton include Hardin, Dexter and Symsonia.

Benton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 11.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21%

Crime Rate

35.63% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 90
  • Violent Crimes: 90
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 359
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

83.47% Higher than national avg.
  • 36 offenders in Benton
  • 81.91 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

110 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 98

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Kentucky unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Benton, KY and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Benton's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
1 Private School

Christian Fellowship School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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11 Former Drug Labs view all

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Benton, KY issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Benton, KY issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $572
  • 1 Bedroom: $678
  • 2 Bedrooms: $773
  • 3 Bedrooms: $956
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,048

Zip Codes

42025 42029 42036 42048 42051 42054 42066 42082

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Environmental Hazards

110 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Benton, KY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Benton, KY is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.37°
  • February 38.97°
  • March 51.3°
  • April 59.02°
  • May 68.3°
  • June 77.34°
  • July 79.55°
  • August 77.56°
  • September 70.97°
  • October 58.57°
  • November 47.85°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Benton, KY

Earthquakes
Benton, KY has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Benton, KY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Benton, KY has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Benton, KY has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Benton, KY: $42,896

Unemployment

Unemployment in Benton is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.06%
White Collar - 63.94%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Steven L. Beshear
  • Sen. Mitch McConnell
  • Sen. Rand Paul

City Representatives

  • Ed Whitfield

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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42 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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